Daffadowndilly, The Paul Johnson Collection and the Lumia Collection: Part Two
The auction features several prominent collections including that of the late Paul Johnson of Kansas, Part II of the Landmark collection of Margaret Lumia, and others. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 164 pages.
$59.00
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11" (28 cm.) All hard plastic with heart-shaped face, painted side-glancing eyes with outlined irises and thick dark eyeliner, smoky eyeshadow, V-shaped eyebrows, closed mouth, bright red lips and nails, blonde ponytail, soft curly bangs, jointing at shoulders and hips, holes in feet for posing. Condition: near mint, very light fading of torso. Marks: Barbie Pats. Pend c. MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc (torso) Japan (right foot). Comments: Barbie, Mattel, their #1 issue of Barbie, 1958/58. Value Points: most sought-after model of Barbie in well-preserved condition; also included is her original two-prong stand marked Japan and Mattel International, gold hoop earrings, and three original shoes with holes to accommodate the stand along with the following early costumes: Apple Print Sheath, Resort Set #963 (missing bracelet), Floral Petticoat #921 (panties missing), Cotton Casual #912, Evening Splendor #961 (missing sheath, pearls and earrings), Barbie-Q #962, Suburban Shopper #969 (necklace missing), Winter Holiday #975, Picnic Set #967. The doll is being sold from the original family owner.
Presale Estimate:
1800/2800
Realized Price:
$3,800
10" (25 cm.) All-wooden with carved details in the bamboo manner, ebony painted finish with gilt accents, golden silk seat with deep tufting, braided edge. Excellent condition. Created in French atelier, mid-1900s, in the 1870 manner.
Presale Estimate:
300/500
Realized Price:
$200
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque arms below the elbow, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: there is a faint hairline at the lower back neck with professional imperceptible over-paint, otherwise excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No. 2 Bru Jne (shoulderplate) Bebe Bru Bte SGDG ...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face with choice bisque, complexion, luminous brown eyes, original signed body and perfect bisque hands.
Presale Estimate:
6000/8500
Realized Price:
$6,000
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips, shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers, wearing emerald green velvet and silk gown, undergarment, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) 0 Depose (left shoulder) B Jne & Cie (right shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: large luminous eyes with superb painting of lashes, brows and dark eyeliner, elaborate coiffure on the original pale blonde mohair wig, original turquoise earrings, original silverplate miniature chatelaine with accessories.
Presale Estimate:
3200/4500
Realized Price:
$2,600
4" (10 cm.) Each of the double-handled urns on raised matching base is of fine porcelain de Paris with delicately painted flowers enhanced by raised floral designs, and with gilt edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1895.
Presale Estimate:
300/500
Realized Price:
$200
10" (25 cm.) l. 7"h. In the late-18th century style, the elegant table has cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts, black ebony finish with gilt and burgundy designs to simulate latticework and garden scenes; the table top hinges up to reveal a felt-covered larger table top. Excellent condition, French, maitrise model, mid-1900s in the late 18th century manner.
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
Realized Price:
$1,900
3" (8 cm.) The gilded metal party favor, in the shape of a lady's desk with slant front is decorated with raised floral designs that center an oval medallion with sepia photograph of Princess Gisela, has beveled glass sides and back, and velvet lined interior. The ballspenden favor, honoring the Viennese-born daughter of Empress Elisabeth, appears to depict the princess about the time of her marriage to the Bavarian Prince Leopold in 1873. Excellent condition. Vienna, circa 1873, a very rare example of the luxury party favor.
Presale Estimate:
500/750
Realized Price:
$400
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders) (also marked "4" inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting, original labeled wig, near mint condition of shapely body, and wearing extraordinary costume of evening gala ball, comprising golden silk gown trimmed with black velvet, and embroidered black tulle lace, with matching detachable wrap, tulle cap with crystal bead outline and a cluster of berries, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, jewelry, black velvet purse embroidered M.P with little beads, and an exceptional pair of lace fingerless gloves that are pristine.
Presale Estimate:
2800/3500
Realized Price:
$2,500
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, widely-arched brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips and upturned lip corners, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with shapely lady torso, modeled bosom, tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent, original lady body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptionally rare all-original doll with luxurious white mohair wig, lady body and multi-layered costume in the late 18th century manner including silk skirt with flocked detail of flowers, original coral silk slippers, silk flowers in hair, and with original burgundy arm band with gilt lettering "Bebe Jumeau".
Presale Estimate:
6000/8500
Realized Price:
$9,000
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very dear petite bebe has fine creamy bisque, original wig, original body and body finish, original "Bebe Jumeau" costume banner, original earrings and unsigned original shoes.
Presale Estimate:
3200/3800
Realized Price:
$3,600