15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, light mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: D (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, from the depose registered in French courts in that year; some research suggests the model was a portrait of the beloved Empress Eugenie who was deposed from the throne shortly before time. Her influence on fashion was most notable and she was highly supportive in the development of textile and lace industries in France, which may have inspired Bru to commission a model of her as a doll. Value Points: very beautiful quality of sculpting, complexion and painting, sturdy body, original gown, undergarments, and shoes.
Presale Estimate:
2300/2700
26" (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathering, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, well-defined dainty tongue tip, impressed philtrum and chin dimples, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with Chevrot hinging at hips carved wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with well-modeled fingers, vintage fabric teal blue silk dress and lace, undergarments, matching bonnet, stockings, black kidskin shoes marked "Bru Jne Paris" (in oval). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 10 (head) Bru Jne No.10 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful model with finest sculpting especially of lips and chin, finely-painted complexion and facial features, original very sturdy body and perfect bisque hands.
Presale Estimate:
22,000/26,000
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, widely-arched feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed philtrum and chin dimple, separately-modeled and pierced ears, wheat blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (and artist check marks, head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely brown eyes enhance the gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish, beautiful antique lace costume with silk bows, undergarments, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 11".
Presale Estimate:
3500/4200
15" (38 cm.) The mahogany tri-level etagere with graduated-diameter shelves supported by a center pedestal with fancy carving is resting upon three carved claw feet. The shelving is laden with a bounty of miniature treasures including porcelain tea service for four, blown glass carafe and glass with enameled decorations, porcelain urn, three small porcelain dolls in glass dome, ormolu clock in glass dome, brass bird cage, framed print, and several other miniature statues and vases. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass enamel inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: Sie C 1/0 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin (red ink script). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most captivating expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting on the very rare sized Steiner bebe, original body and body finish; included are two tiny pups with amber glass eyes.
Presale Estimate:
3200/4500
10" (25 cm.) Each 2"h. book has soft kidskin cover with lettered title, and includes 28 different works by William Shakespeare. Excellent condition. Circa 1900.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
26" (66 cm.) boy, 24" girl. Highlighted by a bisque socket head boy with highly-characterized facial expression and whitened complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, very dark eyeliner and painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth sculpted in wide beaming smile with shaded and outlined lips and row of sculpted teeth, separately applied pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed original body. With a bisque socket head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes and feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed original body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 203 Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (boy) Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (girl) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body of each). Comments: Emile Jumeau, late 19th century, it is likely the pair were costumed to appear at an Exposition, possibly Jumeau's special exhibit he prepared for the 1899 Paris International Exposition and for which he published a series of color-illustrated postcards that showed the 200 character series. This particular pair of dolls were featured on the cover of the UFDC Doll News in February 1965, then in the private collection of Mrs. Gordon Bennett of Oakland, California, before joining the collection of Vera Bryant from which it was acquired by Sandy Kralovetz. Value Points: the exceptional couple, he being from the very rare Jumeau 200 character series, are wearing their original ivory silk satin theatrical costumes with matching aqua kid gloves and satin shoes with aqua pom-poms, created in the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, and he having the rare red silk banner "Bebe Jumeau".
Presale Estimate:
50,000/70,000
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, blue glass sleep eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with straight wrists, silk costume in the vintage manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles the Bebe Bru known as "circle dot" model. Value Points: rare model with beautiful quality of bisque and painting, unusual painted teeth, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1600
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: excellent quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
900/1200
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde curly wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with magenta rims, black five-lace heeled shoes with little bows, princess style dress with red feather-stitch embroidery and lace trim, undergarments, matching bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2 (head and legs). Comments: Germany, attributed to Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with beguiling expression, fancily-painted boots, swivel head.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500