23" (58 cm.) All-cloth doll with overall-oil-painted matte finish depicting a plump child with square-shaped face, painted shaded-black hair in short bob with painted pink hair bow, painted brown upper-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and tiny brows, shaped nose, closed mouth with extended center line, uniquely-shaped body whose hinge-swinging legs have joining fabric at the inner thighs to prevent "flopping", mitten-shaped hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nina Bonner Albritton of Clarksville, Tennessee, circa 1915, whose publicity indicates that each of the dolls was completely made by her. Value Points: few examples of the American folk doll are known to exist, this example with rare hair style and wonderfully-painted eyes. Included with the doll is an original catalog with tipped-in photos of her dolls and various testimonials from the buyers. With blue ribbon award from 2016 UFDC national convention.
Presale Estimate:
2200/2800
8" (20 cm.) Each of the two figures are carved wood, with sculpted hair and painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs. Comments: Max and Moritz, the mischievous fellows inspired by the 19th century storybook and reinvigorated by the early American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids, Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little characters have fine original finish, wearing factory original costumes; included is a wooden glass-eyed piglet with open mouth, leather ears and curly tail.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
22" (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with overall-oil-painted finish, distinctive egg-shaped head, slightly-modeled tiny pug-shaped nose, painted shaded-brown short hair with tiny ringlet curls at the forehead, painted blue eyes with all-around lashes, tiny brows, heart-shaped tiny closed mouth, uniquely-shaped body whose hinge-swinging legs have joining fabric at the inner thighs to prevent "flopping", mitten-shaped hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nina Bonner Albritton of Clarksville, Tennessee, circa 1915, each of the dolls was completely made by hand in her private studio. Value Points: very rare to find American cloth studio doll, few examples are known to exist, this with beautiful original finish. Included with the doll is an original catalog with tipped-in photos of her dolls as well as commentary by clients of the Albritton doll.
Presale Estimate:
2200/2800
6" (15 cm.) All-wooden carved bulldog in shaded brown and white coat, glass inset eyes, black painted nose, painted whiskers, leather ears, jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: fine original painting with endearing facial expression, rarer glass eyes, leather ears and original red leather collar.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
19" (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes with defined upper eyelids, thick upper eyeliner and fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled with slightly-parted lips as though about to speak, defined space between the lips, two painted upper teeth, blonde mohair softly-curled wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series. Value Points: rare glass-eyed variation of the very expressive doll, with finest modeling including impressed laughter lines around the eyes and dimpled cheeks, original body and body finish, antique red woolen coat dress in mariner style, wool cap, undergarments, shoes and socks.
Presale Estimate:
5500/7500
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig with long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one small wig pull at back of head. Marks: K*R 101 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, "Marie" from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: fine lustrous bisque on the tiny character, fully-articulated body, pretty antique costume.
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
3 1/2" (9 cm.) larger rolly-dolly. Includes three paper mache rolly-dollies with weighted base and vibrantly-painted costume, the smaller being a costumed dog; bisque bulldog with jointed limbs; celluloid rattle dog; cardboard candy box in the shape of steamer trunk; and a set of six miniature books, 3" x 3 1/2", published by Ernest Nister in original box labeled "Dolly's Library". Excellent condition. Circa 1900.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke side-slanted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rare glass-eyed variation of their landmark 100 model. Value Points: finest bisque and painting enhanced by touches of gleaming patina, deeply modeled details around the nose and mouth, original wig, toddler body, body finish, and wearing wonderful costume of black velvet pants and tam, teal blue woolen coat with brass buttons and emblem, striped stockings, black leather ankle shoes, and carrying his own little book "Looking Onward".
Presale Estimate:
1200/1600
16" (41 cm.) Of black and white mohair, the panda teddy has swivel head, amber glass eyes with grey eyeshadow, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed arms and legs, free-standing; with internal mechanism which is activated by tail movement allowing the head to nod "Yes" or "No". With original red plastic tag "Schuco Tricky Patent, Made in US Zone Germany". Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1950
Presale Estimate:
500/800
16" (41 cm.) Of lush creamy mohair with orange tipped color, swivel head, large eyes, small embroidered nose, stitched ears, jointed arms and short stubby legs, felt paw pads, and with Swiss music box in torso which plays a merry tune when the torso is squeezed and released and repeated. Generally excellent. Germany, Jopi, circa 1930s.
Presale Estimate:
900/1300