7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, shapely legs, bare feet, antique lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors include swivel neck, original wig, and bare feet which enhance the especially choice bisque.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$2,600
10" (25 cm.) h. 8"l. The wooden bed with fancily carved spindles has original ivory paint with gilt accents and finials, and high roofed canopy top; the bed has original mattress and is fitted with embroidered bed covers and pillow, which match the lavish lace canopy trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$1,100
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in shy smile, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume, matching bonnet, leather shoes. Marks: 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare variation of the premiere bebe of the illustrious firm with dear smiling expression, choice bisque, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
Realized Price:
$14,500
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: fine all-original bebe with aqua satin costume from the atelier of Ernestine Jumeau with matching bonnet, undergarments, net socks, aqua shoes, original Jumeau wig, original body and body finish, lovely bisque and painting. The actual doll is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer/Theriault. page 407. Ex-collection Huguette Clark.
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
Realized Price:
$5,000
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, plumply-modeled cheeks, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black six-lace ankle boots, blue stockings, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Kestner, the model is known as "French wrestler" in reference to its very muscular detail of torso and legs. Value Points: outstanding modeling of body includes dimpled elbows, well-defined structure, enhanced by fine quality of painting on the rare model.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1600
Realized Price:
$2,800
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, plumply-modeled cheeks, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted five-lace yellow ankle boots with little black bows, white stockings, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Kestner, the model is known as "French wrestler" in reference to its very muscular body detail. Value Points: especially fine modeling of facial features lend a very expressive appearance, original well-modeled rare body, original wig.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
Realized Price:
$4,600
9" (23 cm.) diam. table, 6" h. The round mahogany table with richly grained wood has a center pedestal resting on splayed leg platform, and is laden with rich treasures highlighted by a 4" h. bronzed metal gas lamp with fluted blue glass shade; sterling silver tea service comprising 6"l. tray, lidded coffee pot (with extra stand), lidded tea pot, lidded pot for warm milk, creamer, sugar and two biscuit plates; painting of woman on porcelain resting on gilt metal easel, carved bone statue in original glass-fronted case with gilt paper edging; and miniature French book with engravings (binding loose). Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
Realized Price:
$1,600
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, rich blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely blue silk costume and bonnet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 11 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bebe with fine modeling, complexion, and painting of features, original body and body finish, signed Bebe Jumeau shoes, size 11.
Presale Estimate:
3400/3800
Realized Price:
$6,600
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with interwoven ribbons, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with expressively posed fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: most charming petite size with near mint body, rare bisque hands, original ivory satin costume, undergarments, shoes, and original wig.
Presale Estimate:
2700/3400
Realized Price:
$3,400
11" (28 cm.) The bronze cabinet vitrine with gilded finish has very detailed ornamental carving of garlands and wreaths on tapered shapely legs, and features a center cabinet whose door is ornamented with a circular medallion of winged cupid and birds; the center cabinet is flanked on each side by three mirrored-back curved shelves, and there is a drawer beneath the cabinet. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
Realized Price:
$3,400