Blithe Heart, Dancing Beneath Wool
Hhighlighted by the antique doll collection of Marilyn Bard of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, whose superb portrait Jumeau bébé, shown on the cover, is wearing its original Scottish coarse-woolen costume. Also featured are dolls from the collections of the late Laura Weiner of Washington state, Part I of the collection of the late Marilyn Parsons of Louisiana, and selections from the Swiss collection of Madame X. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 148 pages.
$59.00
Catalog Lot List details
11" (28 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a young boy with tousled blonde hair seated on upside-down wicker basket, an oversized paper hat on his head, blue side-glancing eyes, pursed lips, a drum held on his lap and two drumsticks held in his hands. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.
Presale Estimate:
300/500
Realized Price:
$200
11" (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead turned to the side with coquettishly-tilted head, brown sculpted short curly bob tied with pink hair band and bow, intaglio painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with beaming smile, row of tiny bead teeth, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Germany Heubach 7866. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, shoulderhead variation of the popular "Coquette" model. Value Points: very dear little flirtatious child with wonderful detail of hair sculpting and delighted expression.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$300
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair in short curly bob with blue hair band tied with bow at the side of head, intaglio painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, row of tiny beaded teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7763 Heubach (square) Germany (head) (Holz-masse stamp on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model known as "Coquette". Value Points: wonderful modeling includes sculpted cheek dimples and eye crinkles, original signed body with original finish, factory-original chemise.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$350
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small downcast blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & C 1263/30 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910 from the firm's rare art character reform series. Value Points: few examples of the rare model are known to exist, this doll with especially pleasing bisque, compelling expression of a thoughtful child, original body and body finish, and with original wig, costume, undergarments and shoes.
Presale Estimate:
4800/6500
Realized Price:
$2,500
5" (13 cm.) including ears. Cream-colored velvet bunny with painted brown spots is posed on back haunches, his front paws extended, tiny black bead eyes, painted claws, original ribbon and brass bell. With original white cloth tag stamped "Steiff Original geschutzt 4410 Germany Importe d'Allemagne", and original metal button with block letters Steiff having underscored F. Excellent condition, slightest dustiness. Steiff, Germany, circa 1908.
Presale Estimate:
600/900
Realized Price:
$1,300
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass painted eyes, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R 114 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm's art reform character series, the doll was marketed as "Hans". Value Points: all-original with wonderful Tyrolean costume including shoes, fully-articulated body rare to find on this small size.
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
Realized Price:
$1,200
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, from the firm's art reform series, the doll was marketed as "Marie". Value Points: superb all-original condition, with very expressive facial modeling, the doll is wearing multi-layered original traditional costume from the village of Spreewald, Germany including exuberant coiffe.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
Realized Price:
$950
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue/grey eyes glancing to the side, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art reform character series, the model was marketed as "Marie", this being a desirable larger size. Value Points: finest bisque with flawless complexion enhanced by dainty gleaming accents, very expressive painting of eyes and mouth, original wig, body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1600
Realized Price:
$1,400
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very high domed forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pursed lips, brunette mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 217 30. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1910, from their art character reform series. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by her captivating appearance, with choice bisque, well-modeled features, original body and body finish, wearing original Scottish costume and accessories with matching tam, red leather shoes.
Presale Estimate:
2500/3500
Realized Price:
$2,500
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, loop-jointed bisque arms and toddler legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 178 2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: seldom-found little toddler made more dear by delightful costume with Scottish plaid pants and tam, leather slippers.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$750