6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, black thigh-high stockings, brown one-strap shoes. Marks: 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the sought-after "black stocking" girl is presented in original box which is fitted with additional costumes adhered with delicate rose silk ribbons, likely for Au Nain Bleu of Paris.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head depicting a young child with sculpted short blonde wispy hair that is tucked behind her fully-sculpted ears and captured at the crown by a sculpted aqua-blue hair bow, small intaglio upper-glancing blue eyes with black incised eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with solemn expression, extended accent line between the lips, Sonneberg composition and wooden ball- jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 Heubach (in square) 8381 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the doll was modeled to represent the beloved young child, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands. Value Points: very rare portrait model with exemplary bisque and sculpting, it was made in two sizes only, this being the rare larger size.
Presale Estimate:
12,000/15,000
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume, muff, bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1878, earliest bebe model by the firm. Value Points: gorgeous petite bebe in rare 5/0 size has original body and body finish, finest bisque and painting.
Presale Estimate:
2800/3400
7" (18 cm.) The firm-bodied dog with cream/brown hide cover has glass inset eyes, well-defined mouth and nose, and wears original tanned leather collar. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with daintily accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: F. 10 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early period bebe with block letter markings. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with very fine bisque and subtle painting of features dramatized by rich brown eyes, wearing very fine antique dress and undergarments, matching bonnet, stockings, shoes, and carrying silk purse with trim, and silk parasol with dog head figure at the grip.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
16" (41 cm.) l. including tail. The firm-bodied dog has cream/brown hide cover, well-shaped ears and tail, glass eyes, defined nose and mouth, and is wearing unusual silverplated collar with silver bells. Good condition, some wear to hide. Late 1800s.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
28" (71 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, elongated face with high domed forehead and carved fullness to the shaped oval cheeks, daintily defined chin, dark enamel inset eyes in defined sockets, lightly-painted lashes and brows, pointy-shaped nose, closed mouth with proper expression of lips, brunette mohair wig in long curls, shapely torso with defined bosom, tiny waist, and squared hips, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with fork shaped hands, wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees, shapely calves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1760, the doll was presented to Charlotte Murray (1775-1832) by Queen Charlotte, her godmother, and remained in the care of the Murray family and descendants until this time (see article on pages 218-219 of this book). Value Points: of exceptional beauty and size indicating its royal ties, the doll has superb original finish and is wearing an outstanding costume of finest embroidered silk with jewelry and lace accouterments, along with an additional early gown from her trousseau, as well as related ephemera.
Presale Estimate:
55,000/75,000
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: especially entrancing deep blue eyes, original wig and sturdy body, lovely bisque, and wearing original stylish gown.
Presale Estimate:
1800/2400
3" (8 cm.) l. Papeterie. Including red leather covered Papeterie with interior tiny calling cards and stationery, walking stick with carved bone dog's head, tiny woven black gloves, gilded tussy-mussy, gilt skirt lifter with hook, tiny gold scissors in case with tassel, silver mesh purse, mother of pearl and gilt flacon, opera glasses, miniature book from La Poupee Modele, miniature Mode Parisienne card with bone sewing tools, and more. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
Presale Estimate:
600/800
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris 4 (head) Le Petit Parisienne Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after petite size bebe has lovely original dress from Au Nain Bleu, indicating that the prestige Paris toy store likely first offered the doll at the end of the 1800s; with beautiful eyes and expression, original signed body.
Presale Estimate:
2600/2900