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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8" (20 cm.) x 8". The silk scarf depicts a pair of ornate bridals with blinders, curbed bits, and leather reins, labeled "Brides de Gala pour Hermes Paris", is presented in original classic Hermes box with original label and Hermes ribbon. Excellent condition. French, Hermes, late 1900s.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$100
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head with unusual flange neck having raised edging, on bisque shoulderplate with dowel attachment, slender oval face, elongated throat, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, aquiline nose, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, body may not be original, repair at arm joints. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: exquisite portrait face with unique expression, unusual jointing of head to shoulderplate.
Presale Estimate:
1400/1800
Realized Price:
$2,000
9" (23 cm.) The four-tiered maple wood etagere with faux-bamboo styling is laden with a bounty of glassware and decorative accessories, including set of four green goblets with metal frames, trio of gold encrusted glassware with painted decorations including, pair of gilt metal candelabra, and five various miniature clocks. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
600/800
Realized Price:
$500
10 1/2" (27 cm.) Bisque socket head with very round plump face, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model of Steiner bebe in petite cabinet size.
Presale Estimate:
2800/4200
Realized Price:
$4,000
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual cut pate at back of head, very high domed forehead and crown, rounded plump face, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted lips with double row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, cream kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression with delicate blush on eyelids and cheeks, tiny teeth.
Presale Estimate:
3000/4200
Realized Price:
$2,750
21" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face turned slightly to the side, short blonde sculpted curls, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, painted brown boots with black trim, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes nicely contrast the pale complexion.
Presale Estimate:
400/600
Realized Price:
$500
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead turned to the right, very plump cheeks and chin, blonde sculpted hair in short tousled curls, fully sculpted ears, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, black velvet costume with lace collar. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb chipped. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: very handsome face with deeply sculpted hair, fine quality of bisque, well-defined eye decoration.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$400
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead depicting young lad, sculpted short light brown hair in loosely waved manner under sculpted grey brimmed cap with gilt-edged blue band and streamers, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with gilt-edged collar, pink dotted neck bow, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, grey velvet suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, sculpted hat and streamer, sculpted bodice.
Presale Estimate:
600/900
Realized Price:
$1,000
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted flowing curls enclosed within a loosely draped blue head scarf, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots, silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, two right arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare glass-eyed variation of the sought-after model known as "Blue Scarf Lady".
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$800
21" (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair with clusters of ringlet curls at her forehead and with hair drawn back into very full curls at the back, with decorative bisque hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, accented nostrils, painted lashes and brows, pierced ears, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffled collar, gold beads and painted blue details, new muslin body, bisque lower limbs, silk costume, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to hair bow. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, glass eyes, and very elegant bodice.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1600
Realized Price:
$900