20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his important model known as "triste" in reference to her wistful expression, the model sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1882. Value Points: rarely found size 9 model of triste with exemplary sculpting, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and outstanding original aqua silk couturier costume including dress, bonnet, underwear, socks and shoes.
Presale Estimate:
11,000/15,000
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with elegant elongated shape, bare feet, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful face and expression, choice delicate complexion, rare bare feet.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1500
6" (15 cm.) The iron bed with shapely spindled sides topped with gold bead balls and finials has original iron springs and is fitted with original bed linens. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Maerklin, c. 1890.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde fleecy wig over Steiner pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most charming tiny size Steiner bebe with original body, original bisque hands with beautifully-sculpted fingers.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1400
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 6 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (red ink) (head) Le Petit Parisien (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: finest quality bisque with delicate complexion, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
3700/4500
15" (38 cm.) The wooden trunk with domed top and cast iron handles is decorated with brass-encircled porcelain buttons, and is decorated on the interior with lithographed and embossed gold paper on the inside lid and surrounding the lift-out tray. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, antique undergarments and leather boots included, with silk costume in the French manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) A La Poupee de Nuremberg...Lavallee-Peronne Paris...(original paper label). Comments: the poupee was presented in the doll boutique "A La Poupee de Nuremberg" owned by Madame Lavalle-Peronne, described in La Poupee Modele as a "dollmaker of exquisite taste"; she presented her poupee as Lily, considering it her signature work. Value Points: rare to find with boutique label, the poupee has near mint original wooden body with extra articulations, original label, beautiful face with choice bisque. Provenance: Hanne Buktas Collection.
Presale Estimate:
7000/9500
15" (38 cm.) The wooden prayer kneeler ("prie-dieu") with ebony finish and gilded stencil design, has original mauve velvet upholstery on seat and back rest, accented by small metal studs and braid trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, the prie-dieu is suitably sized for display with poupee 17"-18".
Presale Estimate:
500/800
11" (28 cm.) The matched pair of salon arm chairs with bamboo-shaped spindles have original rich gilt finish, the seats of blue silk with deep tufting and blue braid trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, of exceptional quality and perfectly preserved.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with luminous depth, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers in expressive pose, defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy and fresh. Marks: A. 9 T. (head and shoulders). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1880. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful bebe from the early period of the illustrious maker with choicest bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original very sturdy body and perfect bisque hands, wearing lovely antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, and black leather shoes with rosettes signed "A.T. 9". Provenance: Lucy Morgan Collection. This was the last doll added to the Kralovetz Collection.
Presale Estimate:
45,000/65,000