12" x 10" box. 6 1/2" doll. Presented in a cardboard box with lithographed paper cover is a small bisque doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, composition body with painted socks and laced black shoes, centered by a selection of fabric samples, buttons, threads, trims, and various sewing tools. On the inside lid is an envelope labeled "Schnittmuster" containing patterns for doll costumes. Condition: generally excellent, slight roughness of exterior of box. Marks: (sunburst mark) 44-17 Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, the presentation set was made for both German and English-speaking markets. Value Points: fine unplayed with preservation of the teaching tool doll set.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
13" (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: in near mint unplayed with condition, with original wig, lashes, body and body finish, the doll is presented in her original trunk along with dresses, velvet coat, undergarments, silk jacket and bonnet, and accessories. The doll was originally owned by young Elizabeth Wace whose family emigrated from England to Victoria Canada in 1909; the story of the Wace family in Victoria is included with the doll and trunk.
Presale Estimate:
900/1200
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, "Gretchen", from the firm's art character series, circa 1912, with rare glass eyes. Value Points: outstanding original presentation of the rare model with finest bisque and painting, beautiful soft wig, original body and body finish, and wearing store-original red silk dress and matching bonnet with lace trim, undergarments, stockings and shoes.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
18" (46 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, pate opening at back of head, rounded facial features, blue spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted accented lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, hinged upper legs. When key-wound at side of torso, and lever released, the doll turns her head from side to side, kicks legs, waves arms and cries "mama". Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, the model marketed as "Bebe Gigoteur", circa 1880. Value Points: appealing petite size, the doll wears her original red magenta silk frock with elaborate ruching, matching bonnet, undergarments, black knit stockings, black leather shoes signed M.B. Paris.
Presale Estimate:
2400/2800
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head, and artist marks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: splendid eyes enhance the sought-after petite bebe, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume and cream ankle boots.
Presale Estimate:
3200/3800
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 7 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, earliest period of the EJ model. Value Points: stunningly beautiful bebe with splendid eyes, original body finish, fine antique costume (possibly original), and signed Jumeau shoes.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, wearing black patterned silk gown with silk wrap decorated with braid and fringe, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, 1867, the first period model of their smiling poupee, and 1867 deposed wooden body, which is very rare to find. Value Points: rare poupee, with exquisite delicately-complexioned bisque complemented by brilliant eyes, finest luxury body with extra articulations.
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500
9" (23 cm.) The firm-shaped hollow-bodied borzoi dog has shaved muzzle and legs, open mouth, painted teeth, amber glass eyes and white fur hide and tail. The head removes for access to the candy container interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some patches on kid body. Marks: 3. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing original brown woolen shapely walking suit with well-detailed draping and pleats, having black velvet trim, gold buttons and black bead-accented snood, undergarments, leather shoes.
Presale Estimate:
1800/2400
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer irises, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the elegant lady with beautiful black velvet costume trimmed with lace and beading has especially sturdy body.
Presale Estimate:
2200/2500
