Theriault's Auction Catalog - Grandezvous - Two-Day Estate Doll Auction, Day 1 Online Auctions

5" French all-bisque mignonette with gentle smile, two costumes. $800/1200

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 225)

Solid domed bisque swivel head, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth with hint of smile, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Included with the doll are two antique silk costumes and a miniaturized journal page from Le Figaro titled Ma Poupee. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.

29" German bisque closed mouth doll, size 16, by Kestner with original Excelsior body. $1800/2200

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume, bonnet and shoes. Marks: M made in Germany 16 (head) Excelsior (body). Bisque excellent, original body with original finish except retouch on arms and hands, one baby finger missing. Kestner, circa 1890.

19" Rare German bisque child doll, 1279, by Simon & Halbig. $600/900

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, curly lashes, rounded nose, open mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: 1279 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 8. Generally excellent, hands repainted. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

28" French bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A, Jules Steiner with original signed Steiner body. $3200/3800

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 225)

Bisque socket head, large dark blue paperweight inset eyes, thick eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded detail, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, wearing lovely antique tulle and silk dress and undergarments, ankle boots. Marks: Figure A No. 18 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (body). Generally excellent. Jules Steiner, lovely gleaming bisque with beautiful painting, original signed body and body finish. The doll has a blue ribbon award from UFDC 1985 annual convention.

6" German all-bisque miniature doll with original wig and box. $400/500

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 225)

One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, slightly-parted lips with modeled teeth, original blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910, the doll is presented in her original store box.

24" 18th Century Gentleman with strongly defined features and enamel eyes. $1200/1600

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 225)

Shoulderhead of carved wood or firmly-pressed carton depicting a refined gentleman with elongated face, aquiline nose, high forehead, inset enamel eyes, and deeply-defined hair with combmarked waves forming into an elaborate long bound braid that extends below the shoulderplate, painted grey hair, painted complexion with defined closed lips and blushed cheeks, cloth midriff, paper mache lower torso and lower arms with well-defined posed fingers, paper mache shapely legs. The word peluquero (coiffeur) and 1 is ink lettered on the lower torso. He is wearing (frail) gentleman's costume with affixed leather shoes and is posed on wooden stand. Generally excellent. Late 18th/early 19th century.

16" German porcelain lady doll with rare coiffure. $600/900

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with black sculpted hair waved from her face into wide wing poufs at the sides and formed into a long loop which is attached at the back of her head with wide bow, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, nicely costumed. Germany, circa 1870. Excellent condition,

16" German porcelain bathing doll "Frozen Charlotte", all-over pink tinting, painted eyes. $400/600

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 225)

One-piece porcelain figure of standing toddler with all-over pink-tinted complexion, black painted hair with feathering around the face, painted brown upper glancing eyes with spiral threading, black and grey upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, arms held in front of body with little folded fists. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880.

28" Italian felt salon lady by Lenci with original costume. $600/800

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 225)

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with arranged curls, elongated slender body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, knees and hips, wearing original organdy and felt costume with lavishly ruffled sleeves and fancy flowered felt cap, heeled shoes. Very good condition. Italian, Lenci, circa 1930.

4" German all-bisque miniature doll with sculpted ruffled bonnet, rare pink ankle boots. $200/400

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 225)

One-piece all-bisque figure of young child with arms held in front of body, with closed fists, and having blonde sculpted curls peeking beneath a ruffled white cap with blue band, and with unusual pink ankle boots with gold bands. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880.

12" Charming French mechanical "Nanny Rocking the Cradle" in original presentation. $1800/2500

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 225)

Posed upon a velvet tapestry covered wooden base is a bisque head nanny with large blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms and wearing original magenta silk costume with black velvet trim, lace ruffled bonnet. She rests her hands on the side of a metal cradle fitted with lace and silk blankets and containing a little all-bisque baby. The nanny is designed to lean forward and backward, thus rocking the cradle, when wound at the back. Generally excellent, mechanism functions willfully, doll, costume and presentation are fresh and excellent. Doll marked 2/0. Gaultier, circa 1875.

20" German amber-complexioned bisque, 4900, Schoneau and Hoffmeister, Asian child. $1200/1400

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 225)

Amber-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, silk costume and wooden fan. Marks: 4900 S (pb in star) H 3. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, one baby finger chipped. Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1900.

7" Six German bisque dollhouse gentlemen, original costumes, moustaches, beard. $800/1200

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 225)

Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, and each is wearing its factory original costume. Included is a distinguished gentleman with brown hair, thick moustache and beard, and five gentlemen with black, brown or blonde hair and curved moustache. Generally excellent, some dustiness to shirts. Germany, circa 1890.

17"l. French maple wood doll's bed with canopy along with matching nightstand. $300/500

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 225)

Of maple wood with natural finish, and having carved detail to simulate bamboo, comprising a bed with canopy pillar and lace curtain, along with matching night stand. Good condition. French, circa 1890.

29" Grand French bisque poupee by Gaultier with elegant costume. $2200/2600

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaped lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely costume of burgundy silk and velvet, matching bonnet. There is an early hairline on the left shoulder (under costume), otherwise excellent. Marks: 9 (head) 10 F.G. (shoulders). Gaultier, circa 1875, rare grand size.

14" and 11" German bisque half-dolls with jointed arms. $400/700

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 225)

Each is a waist-up nude figure of adult lady doll, with slender throat and oval face, painted facial features, one with sculpted brown hair and one with original blonde mohair wig, each with loop jointed arms in elegant post, and with (new) cloth lower torso and limbs, each nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910.

28" Rare model German bisque character, model 262, deeply-sculpted dimples by Kestner. $600/900

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: (scroll initials K& Co). 262 Germany 50. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910. The doll has exceptional modeling of impressed dimples in cheeks, chin, and philtrum.

Collection of German porcelain novelties and half dolls. $400/500

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 225)

Including two 7" half dolls as whisk brooms (one is original box), flat dimensional double-sided half doll with sculpted grey hair and lavender bodice; 5" half doll of lady with arms modeled away, holding a letter; 5" Spanish lady with elaborate costume; and unusual 4" flat-sided lady's face with fashionable modeled bonnet. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920.

6" German all-bisque miniature doll with rare yellow ankle boots. $400/500

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow ankle boots. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1890.

19"h. Wonderful French mechanical pull toy "Little Shepherdess and Lamb". $1400/1800

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 225)

Posed upon a wooden base with painted grassy path and having four metal spoken wheels, is a paper mache lamb with glass eyes. Seated sidesaddle on the lamb is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, wooden lower arms and legs, wearing (frail) ivory silk shepherdess costume. When pulled along, the doll turns head side to side and waves arm. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890.

14" French bisque art character "Rintintin" designed by Poulbot for SFBJ. $5000/7500

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 225)

Bisque socket head with uniquely sculpted face to depict orphaned urchin, enamel dark inset eyes, umber eye blush, tiny nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended upper lip, brunette human hair, five-piece paper mache body with painted socks and shoes, antique cotton blouse, skirt and apron, undergarments. Marks: SFBJ Paris 239 (incised) Poulbot (incised signature). Bisque excellent, body is appropriate although not original. SFBJ, circa 1914, from design by the famed Parisian artist, Francisque Poulbot, the doll was market for one or two years only as "Rintintin".

20" German porcelain gentleman doll in fine silk costume in the 18th century style. $400/500

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead of gentleman with black short sculpted curly hair, painted blue eyes, painted features, tiny closed mouth, (new) firmly-stuffed cloth body and porcelain limbs, silk gentleman's costume in the 18th century style. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880.

11" American mechanical walking doll "Autoperipatetikous" original head, early patent. $800/1200

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair captured under modeled snood, painted facial features, closed mouth, carton upper torso and skirt-shaped lower body, brass feet, kid arms, clockwork mechanism hidden inside skirt, wearing blue silk gown. When wound, the doll alternately lifts each brass foot as though walking. Marks: patented July 15, 1862. Generally excellent., mechanism functions well, very faint old hairline at side of shoulderplate.

26" Sonneberg bisque child doll with closed mouth, model 183, by mystery maker. $1200/1600

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, impressed dimples, pierced ears, blonde human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Marks: 183. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882.

19" French bisque child by Gaultier with rare double row of tiny teeth. $1200/1400

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, rose-blushed eye shadow, tiny open mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, double row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 8. Generally excellent, some wear to original body finish, hands repainted. Gaultier Freres, circa 1888.

15" German bisque portrait of Chinese baby, model 243, by Kestner. $1600/2100

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes and black feathered brows, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, shaded lips, original black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition baby body, antique costume. Marks: JDK 243 Germany. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1912.

12" French bisque bebe by SFBJ, Bleuette genre, in original Brittany costume. $400/600

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Marks: France SFBJ Paris 60 6/0. Generally excellent. French, circa 1920, the doll is wearing her original traditional costume of Brittany.

21" German bisque portrait of Asian child, model 1329, by Simon and Halbig. $1100/1500

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: 1329 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 9. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, one small dent at upper torso. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

10" Swiss mechanical singing bird cage in appealing petite size. $400/600

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 225)

Brass bird cage with carrying loop displays a brass perch decorated with garden foliage and two feathered birds. When wound and lever released, the birds flit side to side and chirp merrily. Excellent condition. Swiss, Reuge, mid-1900s.

30" French Musical Automaton "Lady Magician with Three Surprises" by Jean Roullet. $10000/15000

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 225)

Posed upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head lady with separate bisque shoulderplate having generously sculpted bosom, brown glass eyes, painted features, brunette wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, and elaborate costume. She is standing behind a gilt pedestal table with elaborate velvet table cover decorated with fringe and embroidery. Arranged on the table are two over-turned gilded flower pots and a gilded die, each hiding a surprise, When wound, music plays and the lady turns her head from side to side, then up and down, taps the pots or die, and one by one, each opens to reveal a bisque doll blowing kisses, a saucy clown, and a revolving bouquet of flowers, while music plays. Condition: all pieces are original except magician's head and missing mouse in floral bouquet; magician's costume is antique but not original; the mechanism and music function well. Jean Roullet, circa 1886, one of the most luxurious pieces offered in their catalog.

22" German bisque portrait lady fancily-decorated blonde sculpted hair, Dresden bodice. $900/1300

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair having three ringlet curls tumbling onto her forehead, and wide pouf curls at each side with decorative bow at the crown and interwoven ribbons, painted facial features, blue eyes, tiny closed mouth, pierced ears, sculpted Dresden bodice with ruffled collar and blue bow with gilt accents, on replaced newer cloth body and bisque limbs, blue silk costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1870, rare coiffure and rare Dresden bodice.

19" Wooden Napoleonic-Style Wooden Carriage by Fisher. $1200/1800

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 225)

An elaborately carved wooden royal carriage, designed to emulate the Napoleonic parade carriage, is constructed with working doors, steps, velvet upholstered seats and door interiors, velvet-covered and fringed driver's seat, and decorative embellishments including winged eagles at each roof corner of the carriage, and with blue painted finish with gilt decorations, tassels, and gilt-decorated red spoked wheels. Excellent condition. During the late 1800s, the Fisher company was considered the apogee of carriage makers; in 1908 they opened Fisher Body in Detroit, and later created car body styles for various manufacturers. During the 1930s the Fisher Body Company ran competitions to publicize their designs; one of these competitions concerned building a model of a Napoleonic carriage which was the traditional logo of the company.

15" All-Original German bisque child, 1078, by Simon and Halbig in folklore costume. $600/800

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing, bisque lower arms. Marks: 1078 S&H Simon & Halbig Germany 5. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, the doll is wearing original very elaborate folklore costume including undergarments, shoes, socks and coiffe.

32" Beautiful French bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 15, original signed body. $8000/11000

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 225)

Pressed bisque socket head with very full modeling of cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips impressed chin and philtrum dimples, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume. Marks: 15 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Generally excellent, few original firing lines at right ear, original body with some scuffing and light touch up on few places. Emile Jumeau, his important signature bebe known as Bebe Triste in rare grand size, an especially beautiful example.

32" Early 19th century carved wooden gentleman in original court costume. $800/1200

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 225)

Carved wooden socket head portraying an aristocratic gentleman with serious features, painted eyes with shaded detail, closed mouth, aquiline nose, white hair in arranged curls and periwig, jointed swivel waist, dowel jointing at hips and knees, cloth upper arms, carved wooden hands, wearing elaborate silk costume of 18th century gentleman including breeches, vest, silk brocade jacket, lace jabot, leather shoes with buckles. Very good condition. Early 1800s.

20" French bisque Bebe Gigoteur by Jules Steiner in beautiful antique costume. $1800/2300

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 225)

Solid domed bisque head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, rose-blushed eye shadow, open mouth, two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, carton torso with clockwork mechanism composition arms and lower legs. When wound, the doll turns head from side to side and waves arms, crying "mama". Generally excellent. French, circa 1880, Jules Steiner, the model was marketed as Bebe Gigoteur, and is wearing a very beautiful antique gown with embroidery, cape, and ruffled lace cap.

12" German bisque child, 1906, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister in pretty dress. $300/500

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress and undergarments. Marks: Germany S (pb in star) Germany 19069/0. Generally excellent, Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910.

16" French bisque poupee with maker's signature, E.G. and bisque arms by Blampoix. $1800/2300

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 225)

Bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, antique costume. Marks: E 8 (or 3) B. Generally excellent. Blampoix, circa 1865, rarer bisque arms.

Petite 14" French bisque poupee with especially beautiful face. $1800/2300

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body, antique costume. Generally excellent. French, circa 1870, the petite poupee has an especially beautiful face.

17" French bisque character doll by DeFuisseaux with very expressive features. $1100/1400

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 225)

Solid domed bisque shoulder head, painted facial features, grey/blue upper-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, rich umber eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, kidoline body, bisque lower arms. Generally excellent, left thumb broken. Marks: F 3. DeFuisseaux, circa 1915.

10" French bisque character with laughing expression, model 236, by SFBJ. $500/700

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted brown curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth posed as though smiling, painted upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and legs, antique knit costume. Marks: SFBJ Paris 236 2. Generally excellent. SFBJ, circa 1912.

24" French bisque bebe, Emile Jumeau, beautiful expression, original body, body finish. $2800/3400

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty rose silk costume and cap. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, rare early version of the tete model with smaller eye sockets, and early straight wrist body, circa 1886.

20" Early Continental carved wooden doll with cage skirt, original costume, silver crown. $1400/1600

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 225)

One-piece carved wooden head and torso, elongated throat, carved wooden hair with deeply-combmarked details, enamel inset eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, wooden arms with dowel-articulation at shoulders and elbows, very expressive carving of hands, cage-cone-shaped wooden skirt. The doll is wearing original blue silk over linen gown with metallic trim, matching cape, jewelry, and with embossed silver crown. Very good condition, possible early revarnishing. Continental, late 18th century.

17" German bisque closed mouth doll, rare model 719, by Simon and Halbig. $900/1100

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Marks: S 7 H 719 dep. Generally excellent, sturdy kid body with repair at one joint, right thumb chipped off. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, rare model with beautiful expression.

17" Beautiful French bisque poupee with original chemise. $1800/2100

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body, stitched and separated fingers, wearing original muslin chemise. Generally excellent. French, circa 1870, beautiful expression and bisque.

18" Rare German bisque lady doll, 7926, by Gebruder Heubach. $800/1200

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face turned slightly sideways, elongated throat, modeled bosom, blue glass eyes, painted features, slightly-open mouth with tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, kid lady body with gusset-jointing, bisque lower arms, wearing lovely antique gown, undergarments, kidskin boots. Marks: 7926. Generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, rare model.

27" German bisque brown-eyed character, model 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $1100/1400

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, wearing delightful ivory cashmere suit with satin and metallic trim, lace collar, matching cap. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116A 62. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series, this example having outstanding modeling and bisque.

10" German bisque miniature doll, model 1894, by Marseille, in original jester costume. $300/400

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Generally excellent, tiny original red firing line at back of head. Marks: AM 1894 6/0 dep Germany. Marseille, circa 1895, the jester wears factory original costume and cap.

15" German bisque closed mouth doll by Kestner with original composition body. $1400/1700

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Marks: 7. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1885.

16" German bisque mouth rare square cut teeth by mystery maker, original early body. $800/1200

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, painted features, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Marks: H (or K) 9 C. Generally excellent. Germany, mystery maker, in the Kestner genre, circa 1890, very expressive features, original body and body finish, rare markings.

12 1/2" Petite German bisque lady doll with swivel head, closed mouth. $1100/1500

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted white stockings with pink tassels, black ankle boots, blue silk fashion gown and bonnet. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1875.

16" German paper mache lady doll by Dressel with portrait like features. $400/600

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 225)

Paper mache shoulderhead of adult lady with slender oval face and elongated throat, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig in up-swept manner, muslin stitch-jointed body, composition hands, pretty antique mauve silk costume. Generally excellent. Cuno and Otto Dressel, Germany, the doll is a variation of the 7926 bisque model by Gebruder Heubach. circa 1900.

12" French bisque doll moustached man, Damerval & Laffranchy, folklore costume. $800/1200

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 225)

Bisque socket head of man with elongated head, painted blue eyes, painted lower lashes, one stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with painted moustache, cut pate for wig but also having painted side burns, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique woolen folklore costume of Brittany. Marks: D.L. (faint) Generally excellent. Damerval & Laffranchy, circa 1910, the firm was listed in a 1910 article "The Renaissance of the French Doll", but is very rare to find.

14" French bisque art portrait of gentleman with moustache by Damerval & Laffranchy. $1100/1400

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 225)

Bisque socket head with slender facial shape depicting an adult man, cut pate but also having painted sideburns, painted facial features, blue eyes, elongated nose, sculpted bushy moustache partially hiding the closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden jointed body, antique gentleman's costume. Generally excellent. Damerval & Laffranchy, circa 1910, the company was a pivotal aspect of the Renaissance of the French doll movement of that era.

18" French bisque Bebe Teteur by Leon Casimir Bru with original labeled body. $7500/9500

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips designed to accommodate to bottle nipple. A metal screw at the back of the head is designed to squeeze the rubber ball mechanism hidden inside the head. The bebe has original Bru kid body of the Chevrot era, with kid-over-hinge upper legs, wooden lower legs and feet, kid-over- metal upper arms, bisque forearms. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulderplate) (original Bru paper label on body. Bisque head and shoulderplate, and kid body are excellent, mechanism intact, bisque hands are restored. Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885.

15" German pink-tinted porcelain Frozen Charlotte with blonde sculpted hair. $400/600

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 225)

One-piece porcelain figure depicting a standing little toddler, his arms held in front of body with folded little fists, blonde sculpted hair with combmarked detail, painted facial features, painted blue upper glancing eyes outlined, feathered brows, black and grey upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880, rarer all-over tinted complexion and especially artful painting of features.

16" German bisque portrait of Asian child, model 1329, by Simon and Halbig. $1100/1400

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: 1329 S&H Simon & Halbig 4. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, beautiful complexion.

15" x 15" French mechanical game "Jeu de Course". $400/600

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 225)

Set in a golden oak frame is a metal horse-racing game with triple tracks and eight metal horses and riders. When lever released the horses race about; each horse has a painted number to distinguish the winner. Generally excellent. With raised lettering of name "Jeu de Course". French, circa 1900.

15" French musical automaton attributed to Vichy. $2500/3500

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 225)

Posed upon a wooden base with paper mache wall and tree at the back is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, carton torso containing mechanism, hinged hips, paper mache lower legs, wire upper arms, bisque hands, wearing vibrant country costume and holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a bird in the other. When wound, music plays, the girl turns side to side, and alternately taps each foot. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 1. Generally excellent, two chipped fingers. French, Vichy, circa 1885, unusual tapping foot mechanism.

28" French bisque bebe by Emile Jumeau, closed mouth, size 14. original signed body. $3400/4200

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, feathered lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely antique lace dress. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks, head) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG depose (body). Generally excellent. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, beautiful eyes, lovely bisque, especially choice condition of original body.

11"h. Swiss wooden cased music box with dancing bisque doll. $1200/1400

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 225)

The wooden case box is decorated with marquetry border, and contains within a brass music box with cylinder and comb. A bisque doll is posed atop the box by a metal rod, and when wound and lid lifted slightly, music plays and the doll dances up and down and around. Generally excellent. Circa 1900.

11" German bisque flapper lady with original bisque arms and legs. $400/500

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 225)

Solid domed bisque shoulderhead of woman with oval face up-tilted chin and very elongated throat, painted black outlined eyes, smoky eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, original elongated cloth body with silk crepe cover, separately stitched-on bisque arms, left elbow modeled bent, bisque lower legs, blue stockings, brown heeled shoes. Marks: 5842 Germany (head) (arms marked Germany). Generally excellent, repair on one arm. Germany, circa 1910, also included are an additional pair of arms with sculpted black above-the-elbows gloves.

Grand 36" French bisque poupee by Barrois with beautifully-painted features. $3200/4500

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, pale complexion, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched feathered brows, ears pieced into head, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, silk gown, bonnet, undergarments, Bisque excellent, body is very worn. French, Barrois, circa 1865, the grand size indicates an Exhibition model.

9" German bisque bonnet head character by Recknagel. $400/500

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted white bonnet with pink ruffled edge and bows, blonde forelock curls, painted dark blue eyes, painted features, closed mouth with two beaded teeth, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Marks: 22 7/0. Generally excellent. Theodor Recknagel, circa 1915.

30" German bisque brown-eyed child doll, model 171, by Kestner. $500/700

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, painted lashes open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: 16 made in Germany 161 6 1/2. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910, beautiful quality of bisque and lovely antique costume.

24" German bisque brown-eyed "Mein Liebling", model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $2700/3200

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique lace dress. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 62. Generally excellent, beautiful matte complexion, few minor wig pulls at back of head. Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as "Mein Liebling", circa 1912, especially fine sculpting, original mohair lashes.

Eight antique purses suitable for dolls in various styles. $300/500

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 225)

Of woven or silver mesh with silverplate frames, beaded bag with draw-pull, two mother-of-pearl bags inscribed "Remember Me" and "Love the Giver". Very good condition. Late 1800s.

17" German bisque portrait, Asian child amber complexion, 1199, Simon and Halbig. $1100/1300

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, black angled brushstroked brows and lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: 1199 SH Germany dep 7. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, repairs to fingers on right hand. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

29" French paper mache poupee by Andreas Voit, enamel eyes, sturdy original body. $1400/1700

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 225)

Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated strong throat, black enamel inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig over black painted pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointed hips, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Generally excellent, possible early revarnishing of complexion. French, circa 1840, rare early poupee with compelling regal presence.

14" American artist studio doll by celebrated Dewees Cochran. $1200/1400

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 225)

Of latex composition, the doll has socket head with highly-characterized gentle expression, brown painted eyes, painted lashes and brows, applied mohair lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde human hair, latex composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing artist original blue polka dot dress. Very good condition, original painting, some typical light wear at neck socket and hands. American, Dewees Cochran, circa 1950, rare model with appealing expression.

16" American latex composition "Cindy" by Dewees Cochran. $800/1000

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 225)

All-latex composition, the doll depicts an older child, socket head with slender face, painted blue eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with coral shaded lip, light brown soft human hair wig, elongated slender torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original dress with attached petticoat, socks and shoes. Very good condition, original finish, some indentation at upper torso, light rubs on hands and legs. American, circa 1948, the model "Cindy" considered by some as the signature model of the celebrated doll artist, Dewees Cochran.

33" French bisque bebe, 1907, by Emile Jumeau, beautiful costume and original body. $1200/1500

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Generally excellent, tiny flake on bottom rim of right eye, original body and body finish. Marks: 19078 15 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1907, a very beautiful example with outstanding costume.

20" French bisque character, model 236, by SFBJ with beautiful antique costume. $1100/1500

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 225)

Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, mohair lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, two beaded teeth, original ash-blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Generally excellent, original wig, body, body finish, mohair lashes. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. SFBJ, circa 1912, the laughing child has fine quality of bisque and is wearing a beautiful silk and lace costume, bonnet, undergarments including bebe stays.

30" Beautiful German bisque child by Kammer and Reinhardt in fine antique costume. $600/900

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, brush-stroked detailing of brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R Halbig 76. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the pretty child doll is wearing wonderful antique dress of white pique and broderie Anglaise, undergarments, ivory satin shoes, socks, fancy woven bonnet.

19" German bisque glass-eyed character, 7246, Gebruder Heubach original signed body. $1200/1700

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 225)

Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with downcast solemn expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, brunette mohair bobbed wig, antique costume. Marks: 7246 Germany 8 (head) (holz-masse stamp on torso). Generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, rare model with fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish.

20" German bisque "Gibson Girl" by Kestner with original body and wig. $1400/1800

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 225)

Bisque socket head depicting haughty society lady with up-tilted chin, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, mohair lashes, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, plaster pate, kid gusset-jointed body with slender shape, bisque lower arms. Generally excellent. Marks: 172 made in Germany. Kestner, circa 1910, their portrait of society lady based upon the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson.

18" Rare German bisque socket head version of Gibson Girl, model 196, by Kestner. $1800/2300

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 225)

Bisque socket head with haughtily upraised chin, elongated throat, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features. closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with defined bosom and tiny waist, fashionable Edwardian costume. Marks: C made in Germany 7 176. Generally excellent, hands repainted. Kestner, circa 1910, the very rare socket head variation of the Gibson Girl, with lady body.

21" German porcelain lady doll with fancily black sculpted hair and pierced ears. $400/600

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and slender throat, black sculpted hair waved from face with feathered details and forelock curls at the forehead, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, closed mouth, elongated kid body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, antique costume. Generally excellent, some body wear. Germany, circa 1870.

15" German bisque glass-eyed character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach. $1200/1600

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 225)

Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, center line between the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: 6969 7 Germany. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, rare model with very fine bisque.

18" French bisque character, model 236, by SFBJ with original toddler body. $800/1000

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, closed mouth modeled as though open with outlined lips and two beaded teeth, original dark brunette bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, original undergarments, striped stockings and leather shoes. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 8. Generally excellent. SFBJ, circa 1915.

24" German bisque closed mouth child, 939, by Simon and Halbig with original body. $800/1000

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 225)

Bisque socket head with elongated face, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted facial features, thick dark eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: S 14 H 939. Generally excellent, very faint hairline on left temple. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, from their rare 900 series.

19" German bisque child doll, 939, with open mouth, by Simon and Halbig. $900/1200

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, painted facial features, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Marks: S 11 H 939. Generally excellent, retouch to fingers. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, the open mouth version of their 939 model.

8" German bisque "topknot" googly by Marseille for Borgfeldt. $300/500

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted hair and modeled topknot, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes, one stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, composition bent limb baby body antique costume. Marks: G.B. 352 AM Germany DRGM. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1920.

28" French bisque bebe with dramatic large blue paperweight eyes by Gaultier. $3400/4500

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 225)

Bisque socket head with very plump face, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked brows, blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty blue silk dress and matching woven bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, socks. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 11. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Gaultier, circa 1888, an especially beautiful bebe with very fine decoration.

10" German bisque character, 122, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $300/400

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 225)

10" (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition baby body, antique costume. Generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 122 26. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915.

21" French bisque character in the look-alike manner of Marque bebe. $800/1200

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, dainty pointed chin, rounded nose, heart-shaped face, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume. Generally excellent, very faint hairlinr at back head. French, probably SFBJ, circa 1915.

22" French bisque poupee with portrait-like face by Jumeau, entrancing large eyes. $1800/2400

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. antique costume. Marks: 6. Bisque head and shoulderplate excellent, body is original albeit with restoration to the kid leather. French, Jumeau, circa 1875.

13" German bisque doll, sculpted hair, glass eyes, original body,fancy purple bisque boots. $500/800

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead turned slightly to the right, blonde sculpted hair in long shaped ringlet curls onto her shoulders, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque arms to above the elbows with curled fingers, bisque legs from knees down with painted white purple-rimmed stockings, purple lustre heeled ankle boots, antique costume. Germany, circa 1865. Generally excellent.

A trio of 3 1/2" - 5" German bisque miniature dolls. $400/600

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 225)

Including two dolls with bisque head, glass eyes, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, one with brunette mohair wig and knit costume; the other a little boy in chef's costume. Along with an all-bisque doll by Hertwig with sculpted brown curly hair and painted features, seated in a metal carriage. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910.

13" German bisque art character "Gretchen", model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $800/1100

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 225)

13" (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue painted eyes with decorative glaze, black upper eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with very full lips in pensive pose, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: K*R 114 34. Generally excellent, very faint hairline at back of head, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series, the model marketed as "Gretchen".

7"h. Bisque head bunny as candy container with brown flocked "fur". $400/600

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 225)

A paper mache seated bunny with brown flocked woolen hide has a removable head with bisque face, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, teeth, and has stand-up ears. The head removes for access to the candy container torso. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910.

20" German bisque lady doll, model 162, by Kestner with lady body. $900/1300

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated slender limbs. Marks: f made in Germany 10 162 (head) Germany (body). Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910.

17" German bisque character, 585, by Bahr and Proschild with toddler body. $400/600

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 225)

Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Marks: B.P. (in heart) 585 G. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, one finger chipped. Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915.

24" Early German porcelain lady doll with hand-pressed detail of sculpting. $400/600

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with hand-pressed sculpting deeply defined eye sockets, black sculpted hair brushed loosely away from face into a gently coiled chignon at the back, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, defined chin, six sew holes, vintage muslin body and porcelain lower limbs, painted boots, antique costume. Generally excellent, small repair at back corner of shoulderplate by sew hole. Germany, circa 1870.

22" 18th Century carved wooden Continental doll with cage skirt. $600/900

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 225)

One-piece carved wooden torso and solid domed head with painted pate, painted features, heavy eyelids, brown downcast eyes, arched feathered brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows. The torso is attached to wooden cage skirt, and the doll is wearing (somewhat frail and dusty) early silk gown with superb metallic thread embroidery. Structurally excellent, fair condition of original finish with flaking and wear. Late 18th century.

15" Rare French bisque bebe by Joanny, beautiful brown eyes and sweet expression. $3200/3800

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 225)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: J. Generally excellent, beautiful bisque, original body and body finish. Joanny, circa 1885.

23" Sonneberg bisque doll with closed mouth by mystery maker for the French market. $1200/1500

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 225)

Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted facial features, softly blushed cheeks, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, antique costume. Marks: 14. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1884, the doll was created to emulate and compete with the French bebe market.

10" German bisque "Gibson Girl" by Kestner in rare petite size, original costume. $900/1100

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 225)

Bisque shoulder head with angular face and slender elongated throat, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig in up-swept manner over plaster pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boot. Marks: made in Germany. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910, their 172 model of the Gibson Girl inspired by the illustrations of American artist, Charles Dana Gibson, rare size and wearing original gown and matching bonnet.

4" and 6" German all-bisque dolls in antique swimwear. $200/300

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 225)

Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, the larger with attached legs and jointed arms, blonde sculpted hair, painted features, knit swimsuit; the smaller in the Campbell Kid style with jointed and legs in bent baby pose. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900.

5" German all-bisque miniture doll with cobalt blue eyes and fancy blue stockings. $300/500

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 225)

One-piece bisque head and torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed stockings and black one-strap shoes, long blonde wig. Generally excellent, original roughness on tip of right foot. Germany, circa 1890.

20" French musical automaton "Little Girl with Toy Polichinelle" by Lambert. $5000/7500

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 225)

Standing upon a velvet covered platform is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, lovely lace costume. She holds a watch in one hand and toy Polichinelle in the other, and when wound, music plays and she turns her head side to side and alternately moves her arms up and down as though showing off her favorite toy. The head has Jumeau markings and the automaton has original L.B. key of Lambert. Generally excellent, music and motions function well. Lambert, circa 1890,

French Mechanical Toy "Normandy Lady with Flowers" by Vichy. $2500/3200

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 225)

Standing upon a tinplate base with three spoked wheels is a bisque head lady with blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, shapely torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands. When wound, the doll glides forward and in circles. Generally excellent. French, Vichy, circa 1870, the doll is wearing her original teal blue and magenta silk Normandy costume.

20" German bisque closed mouth lady doll with bisque arms to above the elbow. $600/900

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 225)

Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with elongated face, pale bisque complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted features, dainty nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid body with stitch-jointing, bisque arms to above the elbows, lovely costume. Generally excellent, tiny rub on nose tip, left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: 9. Germany, very expressive features, rare model. Germany, circa 1885.

16" German bisque child doll by Kammer and Reinhardt. $400/600

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted facial features, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 43. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910.

12" German mechanical walking doll with bisque sculpted hair and fancy bodice. $400/600

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted overall curls including curled bangs, pierced ears, painted features, blue eyes, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with ruffled neckline and pink sculpted bow, carton upper torso and cone-shaped skirt which encloses a clockwork mechanism designed to make the doll "walk" on her three spoked metal wheels which wind by key hidden under the costume skirt. Bisque excellent, mechanism intact but needs adjustment. Germany, circa 1875.

14" French bisque closed mouth "Eden Bebe" with original signed Gesland body. $2200/2700

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 225)

Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dramatically painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, on original body with composition shoulderplate, hands and lower legs, padded stockinette torso and upper limbs over metal armature designed for posing. Marks: Eden Bebe Paris 11 (head) Bebe Gesland ... (stamp on body). Generally excellent. French, circa 1895, charming petite size.

16" French bisque bebe by Jules Steiner with rare double row of teeth. $1800/2300

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 225)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dramatic dark painted lashes and brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, nice antique costume. Marks: A 9 (head) Gesland...Rue Beranger...Paris (label on body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish, two fingers reglued. Jules Steiner, circa 1890, rare model with dainty tiny double row of teeth.

18" German bisque character "Hilda" by Kestner with fine original body. $1200/1500

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked hair with defined forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and short feathered brows, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, composition bent limb baby body. Marks: Hilda c. JDK Jr. 1914 ges gesch N 1070 made in Germany 14. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1914.

15" German bisque character "Baby Jean" by Kestner. $600/900

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde brushstroked hair with forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body. Marks: JDK made in Germany 12. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1914.

20" German bisque closed mouth lady doll, model 10.27 by Gebruder Kuhnlenz. $600/800

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 225)

Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with very pale lovely bisque, large blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, kid body with stockinette recovering, bisque lower hands, burgundy silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Marks: G.K. 10.27. Bisque head and hands excellent, body restored. Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890, especially beautiful face.

21" Rare French bisque smiling character, 250, by SFBJ, with original signed SFBJ shoes. $1100/1500

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth excepting paper-slice slit between the smiling lips and row of sculpted upper teeth, impressed chin and cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique French school girl costume. Marks: SFBJ 250 Paris 8. Generally excellent. SFBJ, circa 1910, a rare model from their art character series with fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish, and original shoes impressed SFBJ.

13" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth doll by mystery maker in the "circle/dot" Bru manner. $500/800

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted features, closed mouth, very plump cheeks, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, kid gusset-jointed bebe body, bisque forearms. Marks: 5. Bisque excellent, body is original albeit with repairs to the kid. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll was made to resemble the early Bru bebe known as "circle dot".

14" German bisque closed mouth doll, model 949, by Simon and Halbig. $800/1100

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 225)

Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Marks: S 7 H 949. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Simon and Halbig, circa 1888.

22" German bisque lady, 1159, Simon and Halbig, painted eyes, inserted brows, lashes. $1800/2300

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue painted eyes, accented nostrils, original cut slits at brows and upper lashes for insertion of real mohair brows and lashes, very slightly (paper thin) parted lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated slender limbs. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 8 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Generally excellent, body is in wonderful original condition except one finger missing. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, rarity features include inserted brows and lashes, slightly open mouth, lady body.

12" Rare German bisque character, model 640, by Marseille with impish smile.$600/800

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with impish smile, deeply-impressed dimples at center of cheeks, brunette human hair, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Marks: 640 A 4/0 M Germany. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1912, rare model with delightful expression.

22" French bisque bebe by Maison Bru with original signed Bru body. $4000/5000

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, wide brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bebe Bru No. 9 (body). Generally excellent. Maison Bru, circa 1890.

24" French bisque brown-eyed bebe, Emile Jumeau,closed mouth, original signed body. $2800/3200

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, beautiful gleaming complexion.

14" German bisque child doll by Franz Schmidt. $300/500

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brows with decorative glaze, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: S&C Germany 5. Generally excellent. Franz Schmidt, circa 1910.

17" French bisque bebe by Gaultier with Gesland body and especially beautiful face. $2800/3200

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 225)

Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large dramatic blue glass paperweight inset eyes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, dramatically-painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, brunette human hair over cork pate, composition shoulderplate and lower limbs, padded stockinette torso and upper limbs over metal armature designed for posing, lovely antique velvet and silk costume and bonnet, leather shoes and gloves. Marks: 6 F.G. (in scroll). Generally excellent. French, Gaultier, circa 1890 on original Gesland body, and with especially beautiful face.

15" German bisque character, model 100, by K*R. $300/500

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde brushstroked hair, painted blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, closed mouth modeled as though open, composition baby body, antique costume. Marks: 36 K*R 100. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909.

Fine porcelain tea service for dolls in original box. $200/400

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 225)

12" x 9" box. 4" teapot. A cardboard box with illustration of a family having a tea part and with three language tea party description, contains a porcelain teaset, comprising lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, six plates, five saucers, six cups, each with beautiful decoration. Excellent condition. Circa 1885.

14" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth doll by mystery maker in antique costume. $800/1100

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde human hair, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, lovely antique dress, bonnet, silk shoes, undergarments. Marks: 174. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market.

24" German bisque doll head on wasp-waist mannequin body. $700/1000

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn human hair, on original carton body with very shapely bosom and waist, skirt base, and with composition and wooden ball-jointed arms. The mannequin has original brown knit stockinette cover (added muslin cover over stockinette at bodice). Wooden base. Marks: 119-11 Handwerck Germany. Generally excellent, flakes at pierced ear holes. Circa 1900.

21" Beloved German bisque doll "Mein Liebling", model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt. $2800/3400

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted facial features, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 58. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, their beloved pensive-faced doll marketed as "Mein Liebling" (my sweetheart) with especially fine modeling and complexion.

9 1/2" German all-porcelain "Frozen Charlotte" in rare petite size. $300/500

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 225)

One-piece all-porcelain doll as young toddler, posed standing with arms held in front her body and having closed fists, with pink-tinted facial complexion, light brown painted hair with tendrils of curls, painted facial features, outlined blue eyes, closed mouth with accent line. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1885, delightful petite size.

15" French bisque closed mouth bebe by Gaultier, original body, near mint condition. $2600/2900

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes. painted features, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: F.G. (in scroll). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Gaultier Freres, circa 1888, an especially enchanting facial expression and fine quality of bisque.

Collection of seven stays and corsets for bebes and poupees. $300/400

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 225)

Including two curved shape corsets for lady dolls (one with attached garters), and various bebe stays including one with shop label "Corsets aux sultanes". And with a bustle for small poupee. Very good condition. late 1800s.

23" Beautiful French bisque closed mouth bebe by Maison Bru. $6000/8000

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 225)

Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with ball-jointed arms, one-piece legs with hinged thighs, pretty silk costume. Generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R. 11. Maison Bru, circa 1892.

Fabulous 24" German bisque portrait of Asian child, model 1129, by Simon and Halbig. $2200/2500

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth with shaded lips, porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, superb antique silk costume with elaborate antique accessories, silk slippers, hair ornaments. Marks: SH 1129 dep 10. Generally excellent, flakes at pierced ear holes. Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, rare grand size with lovely complexion, very fine costume, original body and body finish.

10" French bisque poupee with painted features. $600/900

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead, painted facial features, blue eyes with glazed highlight, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with pert expression, blonde mohair wig, kid poupee body with shapely torso, mitten hands, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885, attributed to Gaultier.

18" German bisque child with brown complexion, by Heinrich Handwerck. $900/1200

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 225)

Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig. Excellent condition, flawless complexion, original body and body finish exactly matching face, one finger missing. Handwerck, circa 1900, wearing antique mariner costume.

27" German bisque doll, model 289, by Bahr and Proschild with rare original body. $800/1100

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with well-detailed muscular torso, unusual side-hip jointed thighs with muscular detail. Marks: 289 dep. Excellent condition, original body and body finish is near mint (paint flakes at upper torso). Bahr and Proschild, circa 1895, rare model with choice bisque, very rare body model.

Wonderful collection of antique silver and cast brass miniature boxes. $600/900

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 225)

Including 5" heavy cast brass box with hinged lid and having raised Medieval style designs on lid and all four sides, velvet lining, signed "Germany", 4" cast brass table-shaped box with four cabriole legs, shaped hinged lid with silver design, and heavily sculpted detail of table apron; the lid opens to silk lined interior. 2" oval silverplate box with repousse designs and a cobalt blue enamel lid with beaded edging and sheaths of wheat; and 4" penny bank in the shape of a trunk with raised lettering "Baby's Treasure" (no key). Generally excellent. Late 1800s.

12" German bisque painted eye character, 536, by Bahr and Proschild. $500/750

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 225)

Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue intaglio eyes with painted upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: 536 2/0. Generally excellent. Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915.

20" French musical automaton "Little Girl with Fan and Doll" by Lambert. $3000/4200

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 225)

Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, holding a fan in one hand and a little doll in the other, wearing lovely silk dress. When wound, she turns her head side to side, nods, and alternately lifts her fan and the little doll she is holding, while music plays. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) L.B. (key). Generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Lambert, circa 1890.

Collection of Victorian sewing ephemera. $300/500

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 225)

Highlighted by 4 1/2" brass-plated "sewing bird" with double pincushions; 3" needle case with hinges open in an elaborate manner to reveal lithographed scenes (needles, thread and thimble lacking); miniature cast iron sewing clamp; and two 5"diam. woven sewing baskets (one in rare green color, and one containing two miniature scissors and two thimbles). Very good/excellent condition. Late 1800s.

11" German bisque doll with sculpted blonde hair and antique costume. $300/500

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in short curls, painted facial features, brilliant cobalt blue eyes, shy smile on closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, wearing antique gown, undergarments, slippers. Germany, circa 1880. Excellent condition.

15" German bisque doll with sculpted blonde hair known as "Alice in Wonderland". $400/600

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair waved behind her ears into short curls, and captured at the crown with a black ribbon band, painted facial features, cobalt blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots, antique costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1875, the model is known as "Alice in Wonderland".

French Bisque Poupee with Rare Portrait Expression and Unusual Neck Articulation. $3000/4500

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 225)

Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to especially-designed shoulderplate allowing only side-to-side realistic pivot rather than full swivel, large blue glass bulbous inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, nice antique silk and brown velvet costume. Faint hairline on forehead to crown rim, otherwise excellent. French, mystery maker, circa 1875, very rare portrait model with distinctive features, and unusual neck articulation.

17" German bisque lady doll with swivel head and beautiful expression. $800/1100

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, upturned nose with accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, kid body with stitch-jointing bisque forearms, lovely costume. Marks: 51/8. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880, mystery maker with close resemblance to the Simon and Halbig 900 series.

14" French bisque party marotte with twirling musical action. $600/900

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blue glass eyes, open mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, is attached to musical cylinder and wooden handle, The marotte has wire upper arms and bisque forearms, and is wearing original costume. When twirled, music is heard. Marks: 3200 A M 9/0 dep Germany. Generally excellent. Circa 1890, for the French market.

30" French bisque Bebe Jumeau, size 13, original costume and signed Jumeau shoes. $1600/2200

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Tete Jumeau 13 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). The beautiful doll, with deep paperweight eyes, is wearing original dress, undergarments, Jumeau socks and signed Jumeau shoes.

13" x 10" French 19th century burled mahogany writing desk with elaborate fittings. $600/900

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 225)

Of beautiful woods with various inlay designs and rounded brass edging, the curved top is emblazoned with an inlay brass medallion, and hinges open to a slanted writing surface which folds open to large blue velvet writing surface, and with pen tray and two glass jars for ink and powder. Very good condition, some light wear to veneer at one side and front. French, circa 1850s.

12" 19th Century figurine of cavalier. $200/400

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 225)

Standing upon an ebony wooden pedestal is a bronzed metal figurine of cavalier in jaunty pose, with feathered cap and sword. Generally excellent. Circa 1890.

14" French bisque poupee with rarer bisque arms. $2200/2800

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with pale complexion, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, kid over wood upper arms, bisque arms from above the elbows, dowel-jointing at knees. Excellent condition, one bisque finger broken. French, circa 1865.

25" French bisque Bebe Jumeau with closed mouth, lovely costume. $2000/2600

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 225)

Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, rose eye- shadow, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, beautiful antique costume. Marks: (artist checkmarks on back of head). Generally excellent, very faint hairline on forehead above the left eye, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, circa 1890.

29" Beautiful French bisque bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with splendid eyes. $6000/8500

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 225)

Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, lovely brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body, pretty silk dress, undergarments, French leather shoes. Marks: Bru Jne 14 (head). Bisque excellent, body is not original albeit is French (Steiner) and of the same era and appropriately sized. Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886.

13" English poured wax doll with beautiful original costume in rare petite size. $1200/1500

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 225)

Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead turned slightly to the right, blue glass inset eyes, tinted features, closed mouth, delicately inserted blonde tendrils of hair, softly-stuffed muslin body with wax lower limbs. Generally excellent. English, circa 1875, in the Montanari manner. Rare petite size with beautiful original ivory satin and lace gown with bead trim.

13" Sonneberg bisque amber-complexioned closed mouth doll in Bru look-alike manner. $1100/1400

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 225)

Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, amber-tinted complexion with gleaming patina, brown glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, plump cheeks, pierced ears, brunette human hair. Marks: 121 6. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1884, the model closely resembles the French Bru bebe whose market it sought to capture, and is enhanced further by gorgeous complexion with fine lustrous patina.

27" Rare German bisque doll known as "A.T. Kestner". $2200/2700

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass set eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with well-shaped lips, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique silk costume and velvet bonnet, shoes, stockings. Marks: 16x. Generally excellent, body is not original but is appropriately sized and of the same era. Kestner, circa 1885, the doll is known as "A.T. Kestner" for its resemblance to the French A.T. bebe whose market it sought to capture.

17" French bisque poupee with rare double row of teeth by Blampoix. $1800/2100

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face and cheeks, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, outlined lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, silk gown. Marks: 3 Depose B. Generally excellent. French, Blampoix, circa 1865.

12"l. Dresden porcelain cart lavishly decorated with lilies of the valley. $400/600

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 225)

Of Dresden porcelain the cart has four spoked wheels and driver's seat, and is lavishly decorated overall the rails and wheels with white Dresden lilies of the valley. The wheels are designed to actually move forward and back, and turn side to side. A superb Victorian accessory. Excellent condition, few typical flakes to Dresden detail. Circa 1885.

19" German Bisque Glass-Eyed "Jubilee Googly", Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab. $4000/5500

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 225)

Bisque socket head, round blue glass googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Generally excellent. Marks: 165 - 9. Hertel and Schwab, "Jubilee" model, circa 1918, rare large size, original toddler body and body finish.

20" German bisque character, 122, by K*R with rare mechanical eyes and arm. $800/1000

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition baby body. A mechanism tucked inside the torso is activated by key and causes the baby to open and closed its eyes and move its right arm up and down. Marks: K*R S&H 122. Generally excellent, mechanism functions well, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1920, the doll was designed as a store promotional piece.

19" x 14" Outstanding French "Service Faience" Doll's dinner service in original box. $800/1200

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 225)

Light-wooden box covered with blue leatherette finish and gold lettering "Service Faience" hinges open to a well-fitted interior comprising a blue and white faience dinner service, with decorations of flower boxes and flowers. Included are 30 plates for various servings, eight soup bowls, two covered tureens, gravy boat, footed compote, large bowl, oval platter, round platter, four glass accessories, and silverware service for four, all still tied with blue bows onto original rose backing. Excellent throughout except gravy bowl reglued on base, chip on rim of blue decanter, and roughness of edges of glass salts. French, circa 1885, an extensive luxury service indicative of French banquets of the era.

23" French musical automaton "Turkish Smoker" by Lambert. $8000/12000

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 225)

15" x 15" base. Posed seated, with crossed legs is a brown-complexioned paper-mache man with brown glass eyes, painted features, hinged lower lip, row of teeth, grey mohair beard, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, paper-mache lower arms and hands with posed fingers for holding the hose tip in right hand, and coffee cup in left hand. The man is wearing his factory original elaborately wrapped padded turban, velvet jacket, and silk trousers. At his side is a classic "nargile" of wood and gilt metal with braided flexible hose and carved bone mouthpiece. When wound,a number of synchronized and realistic actions should occur such as turning his head toward the nargile and drawing the pipe to his mouth, appearing to inhale, opening and closing eyes and opening jaw. while he should bring the cup of Turkish coffee to his lips. The paper label indicates two tunes. Condition: structurally excellent except missing velvet cover, however mechanism and music need restoration. Leopold Lambert, circa 1886, the automaton appeared in a catalog of that firm identified as No.28 "Turc Fumeur".

19" All-Original French Paper Mache Bebe Bru, Original Chemise,Signed Bru Jne Shoes. $2500/3500

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 225)

Paper mache socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, Bru composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: Bru 8. Generally excellent. Bru, circa 1890, very rare all-original model, albeit late, is important historical example, having original finish, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original blue muslin chemise dress with traces of Bebe Bru label, undergarments, blue knit stockings, and leather shoes stamped "Bru Jne Paris".

5" x 4 1/2" Victorian miniature portrait "Girl in Blue Dress". $300/500

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 225)

The oval painting depicts a young solemn faced girl with side-parted brown curled hair is wearing a blue dress with ruffled neckline and coral necklace. The painting is set in a wooden beveled frame. Generally excellent. Circa 1850.

28" German bisque child, 117A, "Mein Libling" by Kammer and Reinhardt rare variation. $2500/2800

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 70. Generally excellent, original body and body finish: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, rare open mouth variation of the beloved "Mein Liebling" model.

2" - 5" Three German porcelain half dolls by Dressel and Kister. $500/800

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 225)

Each is waist up porcelain figure of nude woman with arms extended in elegant manner and with sculpted hair with floral appliques or cap. Each has blue Dressel and Kister stamp. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1910.

6" x 7" French decorated box with woven doll's hat. $300/500

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 225)

The heavy stock box is covered with decorative lithographed papers that center a lithograph of beautiful woman in straw hat. Inside is a straw hat with grosgrain edged wide brim and silk band and bow. The hat has 6" diam and 2 1/2" inside head diam. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

3"-5" Trio of German porcelain half dolls. $500/700

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 225)

Including two models with Dressel and Kister blue stamp, each being a nude waist-up woman with elegantly extended arms, grey sculpted hair, the larger with a purple plume and holding a letter; and the smaller with purple bonnet and holding a rose. Along with another lady with grey sculpted hair having maroon hair bands and wearing a purple and white bodice, holding fan. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910.

24" French bisque brown-eyed poupee by Gaultier. $2000/2700

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, antique costume. Marks: 8 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Generally excellent. Gaultier, circa 1875.

15" Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau. $1800/2500

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 225)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty rose cotton sateen dress with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes, rose felt bonnet. Generally excellent, very faint hairline on right forehead. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body), Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, especially beautiful eyes.

5" German porcelain half doll in the Art Deco manner. $300/400

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 225)

Porcelain waist-up figure of adult woman in lean stylish manner, with fitted cloche cap and matching blouse with stand-up collar and cuffs. Generally excellent. Germany, 1920s.

26" French paper mache poupee with enamel eyes, original wig, lovely costume. $1000/1300

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 225)

Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black painted pate, black enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with two rows of square cut teeth, brunette mohair wig in soft ringlet curls, kid body with gusset jointing. Generally excellent, some recover to the body, original finish on head is well preserved except nose tip rub. French, circa 1850. The doll has wonderful wig, and wears wonderful antique costume.

23" French bisque closed mouth bebe by Pintel and Godchaux, expressive features. $3200/4500

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 225)

Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely dressed. Marks: B P 12 G. Generally excellent, hands repainted. Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1895, rare model with very beautiful complexion and expressive pouting features.

20" American artist portrait of Princess Grace by Martha Thompson. $900/1400

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 225)

Pressed bisque shoulderhead depicting Grace Kelly as Princess Grace of Monaco, with blonde sculpted hair in detailed chignon, painted features, original muslin body with bisque hands and lower legs, and wearing elaborately designed silk costume by the renown American artist. Excellent condition. American, Martha Thompson, circa 1950s.

13" French bisque head marotte with original jester costume, whistle tip. $1000/1300

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, painted features, brunette mohair wig, on wooden bellows torso with carved bone whistle tip handle. The marotte is wearing original ivory and rose silk costume with tinsel edging, matching jester cap. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890.

23" French bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A with rare bisque hands. $2800/3500

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, rose-blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked brows, painted lashes, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin and philtrum, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, bisque hands, lovely antique costume. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) (eyes also signed J. Steiner). Generally excellent. Jules Steiner, circa 1886, very rare original bisque hands.

28" French bisque early period bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with beautiful blue eyes. $3000/4000

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 225)

Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Marks: R. 4 D. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882.

5" German tin carriage and all-bisque doll. $300/500

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 225)

The pressed tin carriage with spoked wheels is painted original teal blue with gilt accents, has folding fabric sunshade, and is fitted with original linens. Along with 3 1/2" German all-bisque doll with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted yellow stockings and one-strap shoes. Generally excellent. Circa 1910.

13" German bisque three-faced doll by Carl Bergner in original costume. $800/1200

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 225)

Bisque socket head with three alternate faces (one crying, one sleeping, one awake) are revealed, one at a time, by turning the knob at the top of head, with original cardboard hood under blonde mohair wig and ruffled bonnet, carton and cloth torso and composition lower limbs, original costume. Marks: C.B. (on shoulderplate). Generally excellent. Carl Bergner, circa 1892.

3 1/2" German all-bisque seated child with wig. $200/250

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 225)

One-piece all-bisque figure of young seated child, her right hand held to her chin, with sculpted blue smock, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, bare feet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.

2" - 4" Trio of German porcelain black-complexioned Frozen Charlottes. $200/250

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 225)

Each is one-piece black-complexioned figure of young child posed standing with arms held in front of body, sculpted detail of hair and facial features. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.

11" x 8" Victorian Leather photo album with music box. $400/500

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 225)

The thick leather photo album has beautifully lithographed interior pages with cut-out space for photo inserts, and includes a fine group of family images, including children in matching costumes, many gentleman (two with a dog) and more. Tucked into the back section of the album is a music box with key wind which is designed to operate when wound and album open. Album very good, music box appears intact and "wants" to play, but needs minor adjustment. Circa 1890.

7" x 5" book "Vera's Christmas Guests" and 39 vintage Christmas themed postcards. $300/500

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 225)

The 39 cards features children around the holiday tree with their new dolls and toys, along with angel themed cards, and more. Along with the child's story book. Good condition. Early 1900s.

6" German all-bisque doll with tin carriage and all-bisque Bye-lo. $500/750

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 225)

One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings and yellow ankle boots with black tips and spats, nicely costumed. Along with an unusual filigree tin baby carriage with spoked wheels, sunshade, decorations, and with a 5" all-bisque Bye-lo baby with painted hair and facial features, marked 20-12. Germany, early 1900s. Generally excellent, girl has chips at arm string holes.

14" Rare Sonneberg closed mouth doll with original body. $800/1100

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 225)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, original composition and wooden body with straight wrists. Marks: 46 (V symbol) 5. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker.

An amusing trio of 10" paper mache nodding head dogs. $400/500

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 225)

Of paper mache with brown flocked finish, each depicts a resting dog with painted features, glass eyes, and loosely attached "nodding" head which moves up and down and sideways in an amusing fashion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.

22" Large German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig. $500/800

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 225)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted fringed upper lashes, one stroke tapered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, well costumed. There is nickel-size chip and rebuild at rim above the left ear, with emanating old hairline to front of ear. Marks: 1428 15. Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, rare grand size of the wonderfully modeled character.

Two Rare 5" German porcelain half dolls by Dressel and Kister. $500/750

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 225)

Each is waist up porcelain figure of nude woman, her arms posed dramatically away from her body, and her head sculpted in dramatic pose, with sculpted and painted grey hair in elaborate coiffure, and pained facial features. Each has blue stamp of Dressel and Kister. Germany, circa 1910. Excellent condition.

7" French miniature vitrine with brass frame and beveled glass sides. $300/500

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 225)

The vitrine has brass feet and sides, and with fleur-de-lis crown, and is fitted with beveled glass at roof and sides, and has a velvet-lined back and floor. Generally excellent. Circa 1890.

4" German porcelain half doll with blue bonnet by Dressel & Kister. $300/500

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 225)

Waist up porcelain figure of woman with extended arms, her head inclined to the side and adorned by a wide-brimmed blue bonnet set jauntily to the side of her hair, and decorated with a blue band and bow. With blue Dressel and Kister stamp. Excellent condition. Circa 1910.

24" German bisque character doll, model 249, Kestner known as "Hilda's Older Sister". $1000/1400

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, long painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique school girl costume. Marks: J made in Germany 13 JDK 249. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1914, the model is known as "Hilda's older sister".

25" French bisque bebe by Emile Jumeau with lovely brown eyes. $1400/1800

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with shaded lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Two faint hairlines extending halfway on forehead from crown rim (under bangs), otherwise excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Bebe Jumeau SGDG Depose (body). Emile Jumeau, circa 1890.

18" French Musical automaton "Little Girl with Basket of Flowers" Roullet et Decamps. $2800/3500

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 225)

Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing coral satin dress. When wound, music plays sporadically, and she turns her head and alternately lifts basket and flowers. Bisque excellent, mechanism and music function willfully. French, circa 1890.

24" Czech Porcelain Doll of Schlaggenwald Known as "Morning Glory" Lady. $2500/3000

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 225)

Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with lightly-tinted complexion, heart-shaped face, elongated throat, brown painted hair waved away from face with detailed stippling around the forehead and loosely coiled chignon at the back of her head, sculpted ears with a cluster of colorful morning glory flowers behind each ear, painted pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, aquiline nose, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn-on leather shoes, antique gown and undergarments. Generally excellent, Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1865.

21" Japanese Paper Mache Ichimatsu in Original Costume, and with Maker's Signature $1200/1500

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 225)

Solid domed paper mache head with lightly-tinted gofun complexion, painted hair with shaded grey brushstroked details, enamel inset eyes, incised upper eyeliner, tinted feathered brows, closed mouth with incised detail on lips, sculpted ears, paper mache shoulderplate, lower torso, lower legs and feet, and lower arms and hands, muslin midriff and upper arms and legs, sexed, squeak crier in torso. Marks: (original paper label on torso). Generally excellent. Japan, circa 1920s, the original paper label indicates that the doll artist was Kenshosai, and that the doll "daigokujyo" was of highest quality. The doll is wearing original costume including inner and outer kimonos, obi, and silk slippers.

36" German bisque child doll, 1079, Simon and Halbig with original wig, body, costume. $1200/1600

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 225)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: 1079 S&H Simon & Halbig Germany 16. Excellent condition, original body, body finish, mohair wig, and beautiful original mother-made white cotton and lace costume, undergarments, shoes and socks. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

23" Rare German Bisque Character Boy, Painted Eyes, Model 531, by Kley and Hahn. $1200/1600

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 225)

Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked hair in short boyish fashion, well-modeled ears, painted blue eyes in well-defined eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue-tip between the shaded and outlined lips, blushed cheeks, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing boy's velvet Sunday Best suit, socks, shoes. Marks: 531 10. Generally excellent. Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, very rare model with outstanding detail of sculpting.

17" German bisque closed mouth child doll by Kestner. $800/1100

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth with accented lips, auburn human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Marks: 9. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1895.

32" German bisque child doll by Kammer and Reinhardt. $500/700

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 225)

32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass set eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 80. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910.

German all-bisque Kewpie Huggers and blue jasperware Kewpie Kandelite. $300/500

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 225)

Including 3 1/2" all-bisque Kewpie Huggers, and 5 1/2" diam. bisque candle holder having blue jasperware finish, and with raised scenes of frolicking Kewpies, finger ring, and a medallion title "Kandelite". Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915.

16" French bisque character, 251, by SFBJ with original toddler body. $700/1000

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, slightly-parted lips with two beaded upper teeth, tongue, very plump dimpled cheeks, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice antique costume, Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 6. Generally excellent. SFBJ, circa 1910.

27" French bisque brown-eyed bebe Emile Jumeau,closed mouth,original Jumeau dress. $2800/3200

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 225)

Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and widely-arched brushstroked brows, mauve- blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original Jumeau flowered chemise dress, leather shoes. Marks: 12 (head) Bebe Jumeau Hors Concours 1893 Depose (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

28" French bisque poupee by Gaultier, size 8. $2000/2500

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, on shapely German kid body with bisque lower arms, ivory satin wedding gown. Bisque excellent, body is appropriately sized but is not original.Marks: 8. Gaultier, circa 1875.

8" German all-bisque miniature doll, Model 111, by Kestner. $800/1200

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee high stockings with blue rims, black two-strap heeled shoes, pretty dress. Very good overall condition, small chip and re-fill at shoulder and left lower arm. Marks: 111. Kestner, circa 1880, rare large size of the pert-faced all-bisque.

23" French bisque "Eden Bebe" by Fleischmann & Blodel. $500/800

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 225)

Bisque socket head, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: Eden Bebe Paris 8 Depose. Generally excellent. Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1895.

5" German bisque shoulderhead doll with rare blue sculpted snood with tassel trim. $400/600

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair captured under a deeply-defined blue snood with gilt-edged tasseled border, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1875.

16" Amusing and Rare French Coach and Driver Mechanical Toy as Candy Container. $1200/1500

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 225)

Wooden four wheel coach with metal spoked wheels and original painted finish is being pulled by a paper mache horse with glass eyes and applied leather harness. Seated on the front driver's seat is a small bisque doll with glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, paper mache torso and legs in seated pose, bisque forearms, cloth costume and top hat. The coach has two brass plated coach lamps, and an unusual mechanical tin directional sign (taxi light?) labeled "Libre" (free) at the side to which his right hand is attached. When his arm is activated manually, the driver leans to the side and the roof of the coach opens to reveal the candy container interior. Very good condition, uncertain if missing part (pull-string?) of mechanism. French, circa 1885.

16" German bisque laughing character, 116A by Kammer and Reinhardt. $800/1200

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 225)

16" (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth in laughing expression, two beaded upper teeth, tongue, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 42. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, some finger repair on right hand. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912.

7" Trio of German bisque dollhouse dolls in original costumes. $600/900

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 225)

Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Including a gentleman wearing black formal suit, and two ladies each wearing their factory-original folklore costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.

14" French bisque Bebe Jumeau, Depose Model with original signed body. $1400/1800

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 225)

Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique Jumeau chemise dress. Marks: Depose Jumeau 5 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Excellent condition, original signed body and body finish, faint hairline with overpaint at back of head. Emile Jumeau, his Depose model, 1884, made for one year only with beautiful gleaming complexion, finely-painted features, original signed body.

18th Century Carved wooden figure with rare articulation. $400/600

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 225)

Four part carved wooden figure of woman with one-piece head and shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, bent elbows with pivot jointing at upper arms, expressive fingers, enamel eyes, painted facial features. The torso has pin attachment to one-piece carved skirt over bent knees and carved feet, and is positioned seated on marble-painted wooden wall. The figure was designed to be alternately used in this presentation, or, likely to be attached to a cage skirt for standing upright. Very good condition, original finish albeit some rubs and wear especially on shoulders, few holes in front torso where costume once attached, one figure broken. Late 18th century.

6" German bisque miniature doll with original folklore costume. $300/500

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted stockings and black one-strap shoes. The doll is wearing her factory original costume and coiffe. Germany, circa 1890.

5" German all-bisque miniature doll with fancily painted shoes. $300/500

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 225)

Bisque swivel head with loop attachment to bisque torso, large brown glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high white ribbed stockings and black heeled shoes with blue pom-poms, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890.

11" Wooden stereooptican with 20 stereocards, many of children with toys. $200/300

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 225)

The wooden stereooptican with brass plated lens has 20 stereocards depicting girls with dolls, other childhood play scenes, scenes of a wedding and more. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

13" German paper mache lady known as "milliner's model" with long ringlet curls. $400/600

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 225)

Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with slender face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with long ringlet curls at each side of face and a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of head, painted facial features, blue eyes, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, painted green shoes. Good condition, some rubs on face and chip on left shoulderplate but original finish and sturdy body. Germany, circa 1840, the doll is wearing her original gown and undergarments.

13" French mechanical musical waltzing couple by Theroude. $2500/3500

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 225)

A man and woman with paper mache head, glass eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair are posed as though dancing; the woman having a skirt which covers a cone-shaped form that encloses clockwork and musical mechanisms, and the man attached to her by metal rod at the waist. When wound, the couple waltz around and around on three metal wheels at the base while music plays. Mechanism and music function well. she is re-dressed, darkening of facial features, man is wearing original costume. Marks: A Theroude Paris Brevete SGDG (brass plates). French, Theroude, circa 1850, rare automata with elegant movements.

19" French bisque brown-eyed bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau. $3000/3200

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 225)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, mauve- blushed eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: Depose E 9 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Generally excellent, body repainted. Jumeau, circa 1885.

14" German bisque Asian child with amber tinted complexion, original distinctive body. $400/500

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 225)

Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass eyes in side-slant eye sockets, black painted lashes and one-stroke curved brows, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-painted paper mache body with shoulder and hip jointing, painted orange heeled slippers. Marks: 2. There is a very faint hairline from center crown rim 1" into forehead. Germany, circa 1885.

26" French bisque bebe by Emile Jumeau, size 11 with original signed body. $1800/2400

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 225)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaped lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (and artist checkmarks on head). Jumeau Medaille d'or Paris (body). There is a faint short hairline at center forehead, otherwise excellent with especially fine bisque, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, very beautiful deep eyes.

16" German bisque doll with closed mouth, rare "Ring-o-Roses" body. $500/700

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead turned to the right, very plump face, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, on pink muslin body with stitched waist band having design of children playing ring around the rosy, and with purple stamp label "Ring-o-Roses Doll". Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, costume included.

18" German bisque doll with swivel head, sculpted hair and rare glass eyes. $800/1000

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 225)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blonde sculpted hair in short very full curls, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880, glass eyes and swivel head are very rare on this model.

12" German bisque lady doll with sculpted hair, snood and purple lustre trim. $600/800

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead of lady with slender face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair drawn back and captured by a green snood with purple lustre trim and white feather, painted brilliant blue eyes, painted features, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1870, rare model in this petite size with fine luxury details of hair ornamentation, beautiful eyes.

6" Early German all-bisque miniature "Alice in Wonderland" with purple lustre boots. $300/500

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 225)

One-piece all-bisque miniature posted with arms to the side, and having very plump shapely legs, blonde sculpted hair drawn behind her ears into soft curls and held by a black hair ribbon at the crown, painted facial features, painted purple lustre ankle boots and white socks with purple trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1865.

19" Rare German bisque lady with elaborately-sculpted brown hair and sculpted jewelry. $600/900

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with light brown sculpted hair arranged with loosely coiled braid at the back crown and very long curls tumbling onto front and back shoulderplate, painted facial features, blue eyes, pierced ears, sculpted two-tone blue ribbon at her throat with a danging medallion, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers. Marks: 4 N 7. There is a break and reglue (all pieces intact) at back shoulderplate. Germany, circa 1870, from a very rare series of models, notable for her elaborate coiffure, fancy jewelry and brown color of hair. Few models from this series are known to exist.

14" German bisque doll with unusual sculpted black hair and cap. $300/500

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead with black sculpted hair in very tight curls under an unusual head scarf or cap in blue and yellow strips, painted facial features, sculpted detail of bodice with gold chain and cross, (newer) muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890.

13" German porcelain "Frozen Charlotte" with unusually fine detail of facial modeling. $400/500

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 225)

One-piece porcelain figure of young child, posed standing with arms held in front and having folded fists, pink-tinted facial complexion, deeply-set blue eyes, defined chin, painted facial features, blonde hair in deeply-set waves, wearing black velvet jacket. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1880.

7" Grodnertal wooden doll known as "tuck comb". $400/500

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 225)

All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, elongated slender throat, painted black hair with shaded curls around the forehead and carved yellow wooden tuck comb at the crown, painted facial features, dowel jointing at hips, knees, shoulders and elbows, antique (very worn) costume. The lower legs are replaced with hand-carved very plump shape, original painting of hair and face. Grodnertal, circa 1840.

5" German all-bisque miniature doll depicting Asian child. $400/600

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 225)

All-amber tinted bisque doll has solid domed swivel head, black enamel eyes, slanted black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted lashes, original black human hair queue, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue slippers with upturned toes. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, lovely silk costume and cap.

4" Asian silk slippers with beautiful embroidery. $200/300

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 225)

The silk slippers with firm soles having a quilted silk finish and 1/2" wooden heels are intricately embroidered with butterflies and flowers. Very good condition. 19th century.

15" French bisque boudoir half doll with jointed arms and original wired costume. $400/600

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 225)

Waist-up nude bisque figure of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, painted facial features, dramatically-shaded brown eyes with decorative glaze, closed mouth, original fleeced hair in long ringlet curls, jointed bisque arms in elegant poses. The half doll is attached to original wire frame with silk and lace overlay costume, designed to be used as cover for lamp, teapot, or dresser box, and has additional accessory of attached silk umbrella. Doll and frame excellent, some frailty to costume. French, circa 1920.

22" German bisque doll with closed mouth by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. $400/600

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 225)

Bisque shoulderhead turned to the side, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, kid body with pin-jointing, bisque lower arms, composition lower legs. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk.


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