10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at back of head, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile on the accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original skin cap and carton pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists and curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner SGDG Bourgouin Series C 3/0 (head) (caduceus stamp on torso) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: the wonderfully-preserved petite bebe with original head, eyes and body, original body finish, beautiful bisque, and wig, is wearing original blue silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes, and blue velvet bonnet with feather and floral trim. Ex-collections Ursula Brecht before its acquisition by Luann Guleserian.
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
Realized Price:
$7,750
4" (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the little pair are wearing wonderful original ceremonial costumes of aristocratic Normandy Marquis and Marquise, and are preserved in early box.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$1,100
6" (15 cm.) The tinplate wash stand with original attached mirror back and lace drapes is fitted with a porcelain wash bowl and pitcher, chamber pot, bucket and lidded jar, each decorated with Sevres blue and gilt banding and floral accents. The complete porcelain set in this petite size is very rare to find, especially with fitted wash stand. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$300
10" (25 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, prominent black pupils, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, slightly-smiling expression with impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N 2 (impressed, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his first bebe model, the "N" marking is rare and its significance remains a mystery. Value Points: very precious petite bebe with very sweet expression, lovely pale bisque, original body, body finish, wig, earrings, antique blue silk and lace dress, leather shoes, undergarments, socks.
Presale Estimate:
6500/8500
Realized Price:
$30,000
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with daintily-outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique white pique bebe dress, undergarments, leather shoes with aqua velvet pom-poms, woven bonnet with silk draping and floral trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: especially gorgeous eyes on the early bebe are entrancing, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
Realized Price:
$8,750
4" (10 cm.) Of fine porcelain with creamy background and sculpted detail, the wash bowl and pitcher is decorated with gold banding and accents and with hand-painted detail of dainty pink and blue wild flowers on both the pitcher and interior bowl. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$300
10" (25 cm.) w. 7"h. Of fine mahogany with inlay grained rosewood panels, having bombe-shaped sides and front, richly marble grey/brown top, and bronze drawer pulls and elaborate mounts. Excellent condition. French, mid-1880s, in the Louis VX manner.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$1,000
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and having extra pivot-jointing at waist and thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A la Poupee de Nuremberg/ 21 rue de Choiseul/ Lavallee-Peronne/ Trousseaux Complets, Reparations/ Paris (paper label on front torso). Comments: Lily, the signature poupee from the doll shop of Madame Lavallee-Peronne, circa 1865; the doll was mentioned in La Poupee Modele, in which Lavalle-Peronne was referred to as "the doll maker of exquisite taste." Value Points: an important pivotal doll in poupee history, this example beautifully preserved with lovely bisque and artfully-crafted body, original label.
Presale Estimate:
5000/7500
Realized Price:
$9,500
11" (28 cm.) The ebony-wooden chair with fancily-turned spindles has woven upholstered seat in checkered pattern. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
Presale Estimate:
300/500
Realized Price:
$300
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair wig with waist-length braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress, undergarments, woven bonnet, stockings, and original black leather shoes, along with a little paper mache fleecy lamb. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 2/0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as "Wendy". Value Points: especially fine example of the desirable wistful-faced girl, in appealing rare size, with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
5000/7000
Realized Price:
$7,250