10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, softly-tinted rose eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, waist-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right ear lobe. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition of the desirable petite bebe, with beautiful original wig, original body, body finish, Jumeau earrings, original chemise, antique shoes. Private collection Louise Hedrick.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
Realized Price:
$8,250
13" (33 cm.) The two-panel folding screen is edged with soft silk velvet which center two lithographed images of Victorian girls; the reverse is silk lined. The screen is gilt-lettered "Modele Depose". Excellent condition, small spot on one image. French, circa 1885.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$750
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, lightly feathered brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 3/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, likely from the atelier of celebrated Parisian doll shop Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: flawless original presentation of the little bebe wearing silk-lined muslin and lace gown, with matching bonnet, undergarments, slippers, and with miniature brass bell and teething ring. Private collection Louise Hedrick.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$800
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on matching bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, brilliant cobalt blue inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the primly set lips, unpierced ears, pale lambswool wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid body, kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque forearms, and hands, gusset-jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees. Condition: generally excellent, some professional restoration on fingers, body especially clean and sturdy. Comments: Eugene Barrois, circa 1860, with distinctive neck construction allowing the head to realistically pivot 90 degrees only; hidden notches inside the neck created this wall. Value Points: rare early poupee with articulated neck, original body, dramatic eyes contrasting the delicate complexion, wearing outstanding couturier demi-season ensemble presented in the March 1870 of La Poupee Modele, created by Louise Hedrick of antique fabrics comprising green wool jacket with pagoda sleeves over plaid silk taffeta skirt embellished with velvet ribbon and antique silk fringe, black velvet hat, undergarments including hoop, and high laced black kidskin boots. From the private collection of Louise Hedrick.
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500
Realized Price:
$6,750
4 1/2" (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent, one has tiny flake on tip of foot. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the all-original pair are presented in their original paper-lace edged box, each wearing elaborate original silk cavalier costume and wide-brimmed hat. Private collection Louise Hedrick.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
Realized Price:
$650
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue heeled ankle boots and white socks with blue rims, antique silk costume, undergarments and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, one tiny flake at torso shoulder. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with large eyes and well-painted lips, rare boots, presented in elaborately woven egg-shaped basket with applique silk roses and looped fringe, which is lined in ivory satin and gilt-lettered Maillard, the celebrated 19th century candy-maker. Private collection Louise Hedrick.
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
Realized Price:
$2,300
3" (8 cm.) -4". Each is a luxury souvenir of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of the significance of that particular formal ball; many include a list of dances designed for a gentleman to write his name, reserving that dance. Included is a miniature ivory silk purse with drawstrings having a symbolic brass medallion with intertwined snake and urn, and a dance card for the ball on the reverse; gold silk padded folio with soutache braid edging and gold tassels, lettered "Concordia Ball: in gilt; green velvet covered card for Ball Finanzwache Wien, 1902"; and a metal-framed velvet shield with tassel and attached dance card on reverse side for Sangerbund, 1888. Excellent condition, each with original attached miniature pencil. Vienna, late 19th century.
Presale Estimate:
500/800
Realized Price:
$500
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique ivory satin dress with lace dress, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed 8. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very fine bisque and complexion is enhanced by splendid very deep sparkling eyes, original body and body finish. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.
Presale Estimate:
3200/3700
Realized Price:
$4,400
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, extra articulation allowing head to tilt side to side and forward as well as swivel, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden dowel-jointed articulated body, wearing original brown cotton flowered gown with bustle back, lace trim, undergarments, fancy boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the distinctive neck articulation was deposed by Auguste Dehors. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved, with beautiful face and painting, rare articulation of neck, wooden arms, antique costume. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.
Presale Estimate:
2200/2800
Realized Price:
$3,000
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: professional repair on left foot, otherwise excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhanced by pretty antique costume. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$1,400