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
32" (81 cm.) w" x 17"d. x 12"h. The three-sided open-front shop with original gilt-accented black finish, features windows on each side wall which flank shelving on the entire back wall offering a variety of niches and display area. There is a free-standing counter, a mirrored cabinet and a side wall-mounted shelf which match the back shelving, along with wall mirrors and an upholstered seating area with upholstered chairs and matching table. The shop has more than 25 miniature hats, various hat forms, hat accessories and is peopled by three bisque dolls. Miniature calling cards on the counter read "Louise Gallagher's Beauty Salon". Overall excellent. Germany, for the American market, circa 1900.
Presale Estimate:
2000/3000
Realized Price:
$3,000
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition slender body jointed at shoulders and hips, elongated arms and legs, feet modeled for high heels, flapper dress, cloche hat and heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent bisque, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$800
3 1/2" (9 cm.) -6". Each is waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady with slender elongated face and torso in the flapper manner, including lady with blue cloche holding a compact and powder puff; lady in lavender wide-brimmed bonnet and matching tunic, holding a bouquet of flowers; and lady in lavender cloche with purple brim, lavender tunic and painted bracelets. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$400
12" (30 cm.) doll. Poured wax head with slender face posed in angular manner, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, very slender elongated body with padded armature allowing stylish pose, painted shoes, posed on original velvet cover stand. Condition: very good overall, some light silk frailty. Comments: French, circa 1912, Mesdames Lafitte and Desirat designed a series of dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion of the early 20th century. Value Points: original fashionable red velvet walking suit with matching muff and collar, kidskin purse. Along with a red velvet framed wall mirror decorated with elaborate gilt ormolu, with brass gilt label on reverse "Patented March 12 1901".
Presale Estimate:
800/1200
Realized Price:
$2,200
20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base with four wooden ball feet is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, auburn mohair wig, carton torso and legs, composition lower arms, wearing factory original chef's costume comprising ivory satin jacket, velvet pants, black shoes, cotton chef cap, silk bow tie, and holding a "skillet fiddle" which he strums with a pair of cast iron tongs. When wound, music plays, he turns his head side to side, and in circular motions, tongue sticks in and out, while strumming the skillet in which a turkey is basting. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music play well except tongue which needs adjustment. Marks: Bte SGDG Tete Jumeau 3 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: delightful mechanical vignette amusingly depicts the antics of a happy chef, especially choice in original costume.
Presale Estimate:
4500/6500
Realized Price:
$6,250
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, incised upper eyeliner, curly brown lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 6. Comments: French, SFBJ, circa 1912, rare-to-find model with wonderfully-detailed modeling including impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum, laughter crinkles about the eyes, wonderful antique costume.
Presale Estimate:
900/1200
Realized Price:
$2,400
12" (30 cm.) x 9" case. 11" doll. Seated on a brass link swing which suspends from the box lid, is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, spiral metal upper arms and legs, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted red stockings and brown shoes. She is wearing a pretty ivory silk dress with red detailing, and arranged around her a bounty of additional costumes, accessories, toiletries and little play toys. The case, which is covered with decorative papers and has a leather carrying handle, is designed to open from either or both sides. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 10/0 dep (doll). Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: beautifully-preserved presentation toy case, likely created for Paris department store Etrennes catalog, is a rare treasure.
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500
Realized Price:
$4,750
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique silk frock, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dainty little brown-eyed bebe has excellent bisque and painting, beautiful antique costume.
Presale Estimate:
2800/3400
Realized Price:
$3,000
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented center line on lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume, shoes, bonnet, parasol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.J. 2. Comments: Joseph Joanny, circa 1886. Value Points: rare earlier model by the firm with especially beautiful face, complexion, eyes, and painting, original body finish.
Presale Estimate:
2800/3500
Realized Price:
$6,500
12" (30 cm.) l. The heavy tinplate carriage has original cream finish with golden edging and interior and is accented with floral and scroll designs, with scrolled gold railings, four double-spoked wheels, rolled handle with wooden hand bar, and hinged silk sunshade. Excellent condition. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1500
Realized Price:
$1,400