9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted peach socks and black two-strap heeled shoes with black bow. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderfully-modeled body with blushed detail on body, rare socks, choice bisque.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
6" (15 cm.) The cast metal chair with bamboo-style design and rich gilt finish has spindled back and embroidered silk seat with fringed detail. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face depicting an older child, almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with firmly-set lips accented with center accent line, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress, undergarments, ankles boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: attributed to Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, this likely being the missing 111 model from their art character series. Value Points: the extremely rare model has finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish in especially fine state of preservation, wonderful antique wig and costume, and compelling wistful expression.
Presale Estimate:
14,000/17,000
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender angular features depicting an adult lady, aquiline slender nose, painted smoke blue eyes with heavily modeled lids and well-sculpted eye sockets, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with defined bosom, tiny waist and accentuated derriere, antique royal blue silk dress, undergarments, bonnet and leather shoes. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H 152 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, the doll was inspired by Rosa Luxemburg (1870-1919), the Polish-born German intellectual and social reformer whose short life was spent advocating the rights of the common man and woman, and who was considered a heroine in her time. The portrait doll was likely presented at the 1910 Leipzig Spring Fair in the important display of suffragette dolls which highlighted the event. Since it was not created for child play purposes, it is certain that very few examples of the doll were ever created and it is very rare. Value Points: the rarity is rivaled by compelling modeling including deeply defined eyes, strong chin and aquiline nose, enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, and original costume.
Presale Estimate:
14,000/18,000
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with angular slender features of solemn-faced older boy, sculpted short brown hair, detailed forelock curls, painted grey/blue eyes in deeply set sockets, black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153 S&H 4 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from its very limited art character series of dolls, the model is known as "The Little Duke" and was made for one year only. Value Points: the rare model has exemplary bisque, complexion and painting with decorative glaze on well-modeled hair, compelling expression, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
6500/8500
For display with doll about 14"-15". Including wooden framed club chair with tufted burgundy leather upholstery; 3" metal goose-neck telephone signed Stromberg-Carlson; burled walnut pipe, parchment-bound book The Sonnets of Buonarroff, 1906; walnut table with inlay checkerboard table top; tinplate mantel-top clock with mechanical clown and elephant; velvet-covered book box containing miniature bone dice; and a heavy card stock suitcase. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying an adult man with highly-defined characterization around the eyes and cheek planes, brown glass inset eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, aquiline-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with firmly set lips, center accent line on lips, defined philtrum and creases at lip corners, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 S&H 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, from their 1300 art character series. The model was adapted for several variations because of its highly-characterized adult expression, including as native American or black or mulatto complexions, having been inspired by international travelers to the grand expositions of the era. Value Points: outstanding sculpture on this example portraying a handsome aristocratic gentleman with finest quality of bisque and painting, fine antique velvet and silk marquis costume.
Presale Estimate:
7500/9500
32" (81 cm.) The matched pair of wall-hanging corner etageres, originally created for a stylish French salon on the 1870s era feature four graduated-size shelves, and original painted ebony finish with gilt edging and garlands of hand-painted flowers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.
Presale Estimate:
400/600
4" (10 cm.) -5". Each is waist-up porcelain figure of nude adult lady, with sculpted grey hair in elaborate 18th century style coiffure (one with sculpted Charlotte cap), painted features, each with extended arms in dramatic fashion, one with jointing at shoulders. One with blue stamp for Dressel and Kister. Excellent condition, circa 1910.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Each is porcelain waist-up figure of nude adult woman with painted facial features, including woman with arms held in front of bosom, folded fists, wearing Egyptian style coiffe which completely covers her head, marked "Germany 14286", and lady with brown sculpted hair wrapped with aqua hair ribbons and with gilt necklaces and gold bracelets, her head turned sharply to the side and her hands stylishly posed. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910.
Presale Estimate:
400/500