4 1/2" (11 cm.) The elaborate soft metal frame with ebonized finish is mounted on its original acanthus leaf base and has a hidden candle holder at the back, and frames a lithopane scene of young lady at her toilette table. When candle is lit, the scene is vividly depicted. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
18" (46 cm.) h. 10"w. Wooden-framed toilette table with attached mirror is richly fitted with swagged and draped flowered fabric edged with braid and lace, silk bows at corners, lace skirt. Still tied to the table top are various accessories including brush, combs, mirror, opera glasses, cologne bottle, hankie and more. Excellent condition. Paris, circa 1885, the lavishly fitted accessories for bebes and poupees were presented in luxury doll boutiques and holiday catalogs of the era.
Presale Estimate:
800/1000
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: beautifully-preserved poupee has lovely complexion and painting, sturdy body and is wearing original folklore costume of Normandy including rare coiffure, jewelry, knit stockings, and black heeled shoes. Private collection Linda Kellermann.
Presale Estimate:
1400/1800
3 1/4" (8 cm.) l. glove box. Including tan kidskin gloves with unusual mauve stitching and inset band, and preserved in their original cardboard box decorated with gilt edging and leather applique tiny glove. Along with 2" w. brown kidskin purse with silver stud trim and leather straps. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
2" (5 cm.) Including gilded metal lady's compact which opens to the list of dances at Concordia Ball of February 19, 1878; hanging medallion with figural gilt design and cord and tassel trim; with hidden dance card on the reverse side; and hanging medallion with red/ green and ivory velvet background and tassels, gilded metal trim, with hidden dance card on reverse side. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 1800s, each was a luxury souvenir of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of that event.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
18" (46 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on matching bisque shoulderplate, glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, defined hollow at front shoulderplate, original woven cap over mohair queue, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees, kid over wooden upper arms, amber-tinted bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 5 Depose B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865, likely the model was created for exhibition at the 1867 Paris L'Exposition International to appeal to the international visitors. Value Points: very rare exotic model with superb gleaming amber complexion, delicate cheek blush, perfect matching bisque hands, original cap, exquisite antique costume may be original.
Presale Estimate:
8000/11,000
20" (51 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged matching shoulderplate with slightly modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich rose eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined lips, impressed cheek and philtrum dimples, pierced ears, very dark brunette hand-tied human hair in up-swept coiffure, cork pate, slender kid bebe body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, amber tinted bisque arms, Chevrot tinted upper legs, hinged knees, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne N0. 9 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, the Asian model of Bru was introduced during the 1883 Chevrot era; their extreme rarity is explained in The Bru Book by Theimer/Theriault “likely the Asian bebes were custom-ordered as the model was never mentioned in Bru advertising". Value Points: the great rarity of the bebe is enhanced by its impeccable presence, flawless amber complexion and painting, perfect body, and very fine antique costume which may be original.
Presale Estimate:
28,000/37,000
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, real lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, the trunk, costumes and nature of presentation are suggestive of the work of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: wearing original medieval style costume with silver crown, the doll also owns a well-fitted trunk with double trays, wedding ensemble, undergarments, jacket, coat, chiffon afternoon dress, and other costumes of the era. Private Collection Kathryn DeFillipo, ex-collection Maureen Popp.
Presale Estimate:
900/1100
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist's checkmarks) Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, original wig, body, body finish, Jumeau undergarments, pink earrings, socks and shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 8", and luxury original silk and velvet dress with rhinestone accents, matching velvet bonnet and lace hankie. The actual doll is shown in Constance King's book Jumeau, Prince of Dollmakers, page 85, in full page color photograph (copy of the book is included).
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque breast plate, unusual solid crown with cut pate at very back of head, rounded facial modeling, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, blue glass eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips, original (frail) blonde mohair wig, unique body construction with muslin midriff and upper arms and legs, and bisque shoulder plate, lower torso, and lower arms and lower legs with bisque bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, right baby finger tip chipped. Comments: Jules Steiner, one of his earliest bebes with distinctive body known variously as "Motschmann" type, or taufling or bisque limb baby, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare bebe especially with all original bisque parts, beautiful complexion and painting. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.
Presale Estimate:
4500/5800