Of natural straw with rounded flat top and
slightly down-turned sides, the bonnet is
decorated with black silk banding and streamers
and a froth of delicately curled feathers off-
setting rose silk petals. The bonnet is silk-
lined, and its meticulous detailing indicates
creation by a milliner such as Mlle Bereux. Circa
1865. Appropriately sized for 14"Å“15" poupee.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$325
Of ivory silk faille with rounded top and
downcast brim covered with pleated silk faille,
gathered blue velvet on interior front brim, blue
velvet banding and bow enclosing a small feather,
and a cluster of rosebuds at the back framed by a
froth of white tulle. The bonnet is buckram lined
for stiffness, with black tie band. Circa 1865.
Appropriately sized for 14"Å“15" poupee.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$200
A wire-framed bonnet of rose silk satin, designed
to fit to the back of the head and frame the face
has delicate wire framed brim, net lining, box
pleated bavolet, black lace edging on brim
trimmed with silk flower buds, long rose silk
ties, and a woven black snood that lays atop the
bonnet back. Circa 1865. Appropriately sized for
16"Å“17" poupee.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$300
8"H (20 cm). Of gilded metal with twisted rope
pattern on the tripod base, the round parlor
table has original blue velvet top with gilded
nail edging and long teal green fringe. The
table is signed ›Maison Huret Boulevard
Haussman Paris†on the underside. Circa
1860.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
Realized Price:
$2,300
12" (30cm). Of classic Huret design, having
twisted metal framework with gilded finish, the
arched back armchair has original maroon velvet
upholstery over wooden seat frame. The underside
of the seat is stamped ›Huret Ë Parisâ€
and ›Meubles & Fantasies en Fer Forge/pour
Poupees/Huret (indecipherable)/ 22 Boul.
Montmartreâ€. The Huret family, whose principle
enterprise was iron garden and salon furniture,
also made miniature versions of this furniture
specifically designed for the Huret poupee. Circa
1865.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1500
Realized Price:
$2,300
17" (43 cm). Having bisque shoulderhead with
rounded facial modeling, very plump cheeks and
chin, sculpted eye sockets with heavy eyelids,
painted blue eyes with shaded outline of irises
and glazed highlights on lower eyes, black upper
glancing pupils, thick black upper eyeliner,
delicately painted lower eyeliner, painted
lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and
eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented
lips, blushed cheeks and chin, unpierced ears,
lambswool wig over cork pate. The doll has all
wooden fully articulated body with jointing at
shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and
ankles. She is wearing early dimity cotton dress
with mauve leaf pattern, cording and pleating at
bodice, double ruffled sleeves over white blouse,
undergarments, leather slippers. The body is
stamped ›Huret, 34 Boul. Haussman, Parisâ€. There
is some paint rubbing on original body finish.
Adelaide Calixte Huret, circa 1860.
Presale Estimate:
15,000/$25,000
Realized Price:
$14,500
17" (43 cm) doll. Having delicately pink tinted
porcelain shoulderhead with rounded facial
modeling, painted pale blue eyes with brown upper
eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows,
accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented
lips, blushed cheeks and chin, unpierced ears,
and lambswool wig over skin cap and cork pate.
The doll has its original gutta percha body based
upon the patented designs of Huret with dowel
jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees,
and is wearing early costume of blue silk skirt
with black velvet top over blouse, undergarments,
slippers and black cap. Included with the doll is
the following: Gilded metal chair from Huret
furniture works; Gilded metal table from Huret
furniture works; Doll trunk with double layer
lift out trays and ribboned interior lid, labeled
M.P. with brass studs on lid; Three cotton calico
day dresses or ensembles; Silk shantung two piece
suit; Black taffeta skirt and cape with white
blouse; White pique dress; Silk robe with frog
buttons; Grey flannel cape with blue edging;
Cream flannel jacket with black edging and hood;
Paisley shawl, and paisley blanket in leather
straps; Paisley hooded cape; Fur jacket with silk
fringe, fur collars and muffs; White summer cape;
Fifteen undergarments including chemisettes,
pantalets, petticoats, chemises, night shifts,
hoop, and corset; Black and white carriage robe
in leather straps; Blue and black patterned
slippers; Brown leather gloves; Green suede
gloves; Games including loto, ninepins and
dominoes; Four bonnets; Five household caps;
Hooded cape; Two pairs of leather slippers;
Yellow handled metal parasol with original
covering (missing hand grip); Combs and brushes,
shoe horn; Jewelry comprising locket, lorgnette,
turquoise bead cross and earrings; Watch and fob;
Two folding fans Three purses; Bone covered
missal. The doll has its original Huret stamp on
front torso. There is some repair to gutta percha
body but overall quite sturdy; the table and
chair have been re-upholstered in appropriate
vintage fabrics. Circa 1860.
Presale Estimate:
20,000/30,000
Realized Price:
$19,000
15"H (38 cm). Superbly constructed walnut tall
chest with rich natural finish has five drawers,
shaped corners, bead trim at base and crown,
bronze mounts at the corners, bronze keyhole
frames and pulls with elaborate detail. The
furniture was sold at the prestigious store
Maison Giroux, considered the most luxurious
of all Paris during the 1860 era. Circa 1865,
the original paper label of Maison Giroux is on
the underside of the cabinet.
Presale Estimate:
900/1300
Realized Price:
$1,500
16" (40 cm). A beautiful early lady with pale
pressed bisque head with very plump
modeling, flat cut neck rim that attaches to
matching shoulder plate with unique system
patented by Huret in 1861, allowing the head
to turn, humanlike, only from side to side,
rather than unrealistic 360-degree swivel. The
doll has narrow cobalt blue glass inset eyes,
dark eyeliner, lightly painted lashes on
modeled eyelids, feathered brows, accented
nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with
outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork
pate, kid fashion body with gusset jointing at
shoulders, hips and knees. The doll wears
fine antique costume comprising teal blue
taffeta skirt, black velvet jacket with frog
closures, black leather shoes, straw bonnet
with velvet and blue silk ribbon trim, feather
muff, undergarments. Marked ›B. 4 S.†on back
of shoulderplate. Attributed to Blampoix, circa
1862.
Presale Estimate:
3000/4000
Realized Price:
$3,200
23" (58 cm). Having pale bisque shoulderhead with
very plump modeling of facial features, rounded
cheeks and chin, dark blue enamel inset eyes,
dark eyeliner encircling the eye sockets, painted
lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows,
accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth
with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette
human hair wig over cork pate, French kid fashion
body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and
knees, separately stitched fingers. The doll
wears an exquisite white cotton summer dress with
detailed hand embroidery, undergarments, leather
shoes, and French straw ›Ë deux bonjours†bonnet.
Unmarked, attributed to the Barrois doll firm,
circa 1860.
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500
Realized Price:
$4,100