Keeper of the Dolls
The Lifelong Antique Doll Collection of Connie Bailey at Theriault's Marquis Studio Auction. Featuring the lifelong collection of Connie Bailey of North Carolina with exceptional collections of French and German bisque dolls - all your favorite classics in pristine condition with fine antique costumes and original wigs. And including a fine group of rare all-bisque mignonettes, a remarkable selection of early Kestner dolls (you never realized how different the faces could be!), collection of early sought-after teddies, and early American dolls ranging from Maggie-Bessie to black Joel Ellis. More than 350 dolls of the finest order and rarity are featured in the catalog. Softbound. 8.5" x 11".
$59.00
Catalog Lot List details
8" (20 cm.) All wooden figure of woman with painted grey hair, painted facial features, articulation of shoulders and hips, wearing original white cotton long costume and coiffe. Condition: original finish, some rubs on hair. Comments: Schoenhut, early 1900s, costumed and presented by Schoenhut for a later very rare depiction of Noah's Ark and animals created for display at Marshall Fields; the figure represents Noah's Wife. Value Points: very rare doll in original costume. SEE PHOTO FOR LOT 67.
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, arched lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, very plump cheeks and chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with well-detailed muscular and chubby shape. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany DRMG 248/1 A 5 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model from this firm, its rarity rivaled by outstanding sculpting and quality of bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume, and carrying little Steiff lamb "Snucki".
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500
Realized Price:
$3,000
6" (15 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of white shaggy-haired pup posed as though begging for a treat, each with painted intaglio brown eyes highlighted by white eyedots, painted collar, and with detail of painted paws. The larger bears the blue sunburst stamp of Heubach. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$150
12" (30 cm.) Each of the matched pair portrays a young boy or girl with blonde tousled curly hair (hers held by sculpted pink hair bow at the back crown), expressive features, sculpted ruffled smock with floral accents, pink boots. She holds a white dove in her arms to which she appears to be speaking, and he, with mischievous expression, is frantically holding a white bunny, tugging at its ear. Each piece bears the stamp mark of Gebruder Heubach, circa 1900. Excellent condition.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$200
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 13. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, earliest presentation of the tete model with smaller eye cuts transitioning from incised depose model, and with straight wrist body. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with finest bisque, complexion and features, original body and body finish, and wearing Jumeau-original rose silk dress, undergarments, and leather shoes signed Bebe Jumeau Depose.
Presale Estimate:
4000/5500
Realized Price:
$3,000
8" (20 cm.) x 10" frame. The sepia-toned antique studio photograph depicts a gentleman with moustache, tophat and great coat, seated on a carved chair, holding a bonneted child who, in turn, is holding her favorite doll, in gold frame. Excellent condition. Photograph circa 1885.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$50
3 3/4" (10 cm.) (excluding ears). The miniature bulldog seated on back haunches, has aqua/blue and cream velvet cover, large amber glass eyes, swivel head, black stitched nose, black leather collar, and original metal button with underscored F, and red cloth label "Steiff 3410...". Near mint condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1927, the velvet Bully was made in three sizes only, this being the smallest size. A very rare model especially in these distinctive velvet colors and in superb condition.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1400
Realized Price:
$3,000
13 1/2" (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 3/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, early period bebe, circa 1880. Value Points: finest delicately shaded pale bisque complexion enhanced by splendid eyes, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
3200/3800
Realized Price:
$4,600
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicate rose blushing, accented eye corners, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk costume with aqua ribbons, aqua kidskin shoes, woven bonnet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, early period bebe from the firm, circa 1880. Value Points: especially precious expression on the petite bebe with loveliest bisque, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
3200/3800
Realized Price:
$5,250
4" (10 cm.) l. carriage. 3" doll. The pressed tin carriage with embossed wicker design on the sides has original cream painted finish with rose interior, four spoked wheels, gilt edging, metal handle, by Maerklin, circa 1900. In the carriage is a miniature porcelain lady with chignon coiffure, feathering at sides of face, painted features, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, silk costume, Germany, circa 1860. Excellent condition.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$1,100