Two Different Worlds
Two very different doll worlds mingle in a delightful mélange. There is, on the one hand, the sophisticated world of Parisian dolls, chic, fashionable, and French dolls from Paris store Au Nain Bleu. And then there is the world of plain and simple, highlighted by a collection of Ella Smith cloth dolls and Alabama babies. A century ago, at the end of the 19th century, each prospered, likely unknown to each other, but stellar quality the same. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 112 full-color pages.
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Catalog Lot List details
8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes
and brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,accented lips,porcelain teeth,auburn mohair wig,peg-
jointed bisque arms and legs,painted above-the-knee black ribbed stockings and five-strap
brown heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent,few paint rubs on shoes. Marks: 886 S 3 H.
Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: fine large all-bisque has antique
dress,undergarments,straw bonnet and muff.
Presale Estimate:
900/1300
Realized Price:
$950
5" (13 cm.) Each is paper mache dog with shaved muzzle and lavish white fur cober,open mouth
with painted teeth,glass enamel eyes. French,circa 1890. Excellent condition,perfectly sized for
display with small bebes or poupees,or mignonettes.
Presale Estimate:
200/400
Realized Price:
$600
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lower lashes,brush-stroked
brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced
ears,brunette human hair,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 4 dep (head) Au Nain Bleu E. Chauviere Blvd des Capucines
27 Paris (paper label on body and on original wooden box). Comments: circa 1900,the doll was
commissioned for the luxury Paris doll shop,and presented in original silk costume created in the
Au Nain Bleu couturier workshops. Value Points: unplayed with condition,the doll has original
wig,body,body finish,rose silk satin dress with lace,matching bonnet,undergarments,leather
shoes with rosettes,with an additional original knit dress and beret,and original labeled box.
Presale Estimate:
1700/2500
Realized Price:
$1,600
10" (25 cm.) doll. 16" x 12" trunk. A wooden-framed presentation box with decorative paper
wraps and engraving,hinges open to reveal well-fitted interior,comprising bisque doll with
brown glass sleep eyes,painted facial features,open mouth,four teeth,pierced ears,blonde
mohair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,and contents. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: Dep 0. Comments: circa 1895,for the French market,the doll and
trousseau were likely prepared for a luxury boutique Etrennes gift. Value Points: in unplayed
with condition,the superb presentation includes six luxurious silk or woolen ensembles,each
with dress or coat and bonnet (one being an unusual Pierrette costume and including a
bisque-headed miniature marotte); a hidden lower level presents six undergarments,a
porcelain wash set,and two glass-topped boxes with 12 miniature accessories including
perfume,soap,brushes,fingerless gloves,and more.
Presale Estimate:
2500/3500
Realized Price:
$7,000
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head,sculpted short blonde curly hair with center forehead
curl,sculpted ears,cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented
nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,blushed cheeks,muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque
hands. Condition: generally excellent,left thumb broken. Comments: Germany,circa 1885. Value
Points: wonderfully sculpted hair and rare glass eyes,original body and antique gentleman's
costume.
Presale Estimate:
500/800
Realized Price:
$700
1.5" (4 cm.) smallest pair. Comprising brown leather shoes,tan twill shoes in the French style
with silver beads marked "Made in Germany",French-type white kidskin shoes marked "1",and
tiny white kidskin shoes with silver beads. Very good/excellent condition. Circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$750
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,thick brush-stroked
brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,shaded and accented lips,four porcelain
teeth,blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,composition and wooden ball-jointed body with adult
female shape. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D made in Germany 8 162 (head) Germany
(body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1900,their composition bodied model of Gibson Girl or
Edwardian society lady. Value Points: all original doll including upswept wig,pate,body,body
finish,original gown,undergarments,shoes.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1700
Realized Price:
$2,100
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils
and eye corners,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,blonde mohair upswept wig,plaster
pate,composition body with adult female shape of torso,elongated limbs. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: D made in Germany 8 162 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner,circa
1900,their composition bodied Gibson Girl. Value Points: having beautiful bisque,original
wig,pate,body,body finish,and lovely antique Edwardian
costume,undergarments,shoes,stockings.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1700
Realized Price:
$2,300
6" (15 cm.) chair. 10" armoire. Of pinewood with original robin's egg blue painted finish,the 7-
piece ensemble comprises mirrored armoire,table,two chairs with fancy spindled back and legs
and blue tufted silk upholstery,bed with silk upholstery,dressing table with white marble top,and
night stand with white marble top. Excellent condition. French,circa 1885,a rare petite size .
Presale Estimate:
700/1000
Realized Price:
$1,300
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset
eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pert
smile,accented lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with
shapely torso,mitten hands with detached thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3
(head,and artist red checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile
Jumeau,circa 1880. Value Points: rare petite size with transitional poupee/bebe face has sweet
expression,original wig,pate,very sturdy signed body,original chemise and Jumeau earrings.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1500
Realized Price:
$1,500