24" (61 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with slightly pink-tinted complexion and very deeply-sculpted features, brown sculpted side-parted hair in short boyish fashion, comb marked detail, sculpted ears, blue painted eyes in deeply-set sockets, red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, slightly smiling expression, well-defined chin, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique gentleman's suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: KPM (blue stamp). Comments: KPM, circa 1850. Value Points: the rare model has outstanding modeling enhanced by wonderfully painted features.
Presale Estimate:
2500/3500
25" (64 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with heart-shaped face, brown sculpted hair in center-parted style with individually-sculpted finger curls around the back of her head and tiny ringlet curls at the side of face, deeply set eye sockets with painted blue eyes, brown upper eyeliner, rose eye shadow, brown painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners, muslin stitch-jointed body, lovely brown taffeta gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare doll with exceptionally fine detail of sculpting, unique facial expression, rare brown hair. Included is antique wooden chair with tapestry cover.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
7" (18 cm.) h. 4 1/2" with doors closed. The ebony wooden cabinet has two doors which hinge open to reveal two drawers, and is surmounted by a pedestal platform with bronze figural statue of Roman warrior on horseback. There are bronze figurines mounted at each corner and additional bronze accents, and the cabinet is decorated with nine hand-painted enamel porcelain scenes of Roman gods and goddesses in garden scenes. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 1800s.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1500
12" (30 cm.) The table features a flared pedestal resting on four splayed legs, and a square shaped table top, accented with highly-carved drops at each side of table and with applied matching carvings on the pedestal sides. Excellent condition. Late 1800s.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, very shapely legs, modeled bent elbows with cupped hands, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on left leg string hole. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include swivel neck, closed mouth, well detailed body shaping, bare feet.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
8" (20 cm.) h. canopy. The tinplate bed with painted finish to simulate wood graining features a high rounded canopy top accented with center crest and finials, and fitted with a gold silk quilted bed cover with matching pillows and matching canopy curtains edged with lace. Excellent condition. Germany, Rock and Graner, circa 1880.
Presale Estimate:
600/800
8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, jointing at knees, painted white socks with magenta ties, blue ankle boots with four black laces, antique lingerie, dress included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the rare model with very beautiful expression has wonderfully modeled body highlighted by rare jointing of knees.
Presale Estimate:
2500/3200
8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, jointing at knees, painted white socks with magenta ties, grey ankle boots with four black laces, beautiful antique lace dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the rare model with very beautiful expression has wonderfully modeled body highlighted by rare jointing of knees.
Presale Estimate:
2500/3200
7" (18 cm.) h. 6"l. The cast brass high poster bed has ball finials at each corner and fancy ball and spindle head and foot boards, metal bed slats, and original mattress and bed cover and pillow. Along with two miniature tabby kittens. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, dainty lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with piquant smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks; 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, a premiere model of his bebe with distinctive shy expression. Value Points: finest bisque and painting enhance the captivating look, original wig, pate, body and body finish, antique costume and earrings.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500