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
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot mark). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with finest bisque and painting, original wig, original very sturdy and clean body, perfect bisque hands, wearing antique magenta and ivory silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, burgundy silk parasol and with ivory kidskin shoes marked B in oval.
Presale Estimate:
11,000/16,000
Realized Price:
$15,000
8" (20 cm.) Firm-bodied standing Borzoi dog has brushed flannel face and legs, open mouth, felt tongue, black bead nose, amber glass eyes, long curled tail, and is covered with very lush white fur. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$350
12" (30 cm.) The heavy tinplate carriage has four double-sided spoked wheels, hinged sunshade with original silk covers, wooden hand grip, and original aqua and cream finish with blue flowers and gilt scrolled accents. Excellent condition. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1895.
Presale Estimate:
1100/1300
Realized Price:
$1,900
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, knees and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: dearest expression on the wistful closed mouth child, near mint body finish.
Presale Estimate:
1200/1400
Realized Price:
$1,500
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accent nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk and lace dress, bonnet, aqua kidskin shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Kestner, the model is known as "A.T. Kestner" in reference to its close resemblance to the French bebe marked A.T. Value Points: the rarity of the beautiful doll is rivaled by its beauty and fine condition, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
3800/4500
Realized Price:
$5,400
26" (66 cm.) Light brown curly mohair teddy has swivel head, rounded nose muzzle with brown embroidered nose, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, jointed shorter arms and legs with felt paw lads, and with original Steiff button in ear and yellow tag (number illegible). Along with Steiff colorful mohair balls enclosed in original woven netting. Excellent condition. Steiff. circa 1960.
Presale Estimate:
400/600
Realized Price:
$750
7" (18 cm.) -9" largest. Twelve vintage studio photographs depict young boys and girls holding a favorite teddy bear. Excellent condition. Early 1900s.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$200
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume including wonderful brushed flannel coat with long curly mohair fringe. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 119/Baby 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, a continuation model from the firm's art reform series, the use of the English language word "baby" in the head markings indicates its intention for the American or English market; the scarcity of the model suggests either its failure as a commercial endeavor or its exclusive production for a specific store. Value Points: extremely rare, few examples of this "119/Baby" model are known to exist, this example with finest quality of bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish.
Presale Estimate:
1800/2500
Realized Price:
$1,700
12" (30 cm.) Brown-spotted white mohair pup with long floppy ears, amber glass eyes, light brown stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, tail, brown leather collar with leash, has hinged legs with hidden metal wheels allowing the pup to be pulled along in a brisk walking action. The dog has original red metal tag "DRGM D.R. Patent Trippel Trappel BTE SGDG Engl. Patent, Amerik Pat. Appd For" and with Bing logo on reverse side. Excellent condition, mohair well preserved. Germany, Bing of Bavaria, circa 1912, the toy was made in a variety of different dogs, but is very rare to find especially in this fine condition.
Presale Estimate:
400/600
Realized Price:
$550
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, burgundy velvet bebe dress with lace trim, lace bonnet, undergarments, burgundy knit stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy and clean some patch-up on arms. Marks: 2. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his earliest period bebe, circa 1878. Value Points: finest delicate complexion enhanced by very subtle blush on cheeks and chin, splendid eyes, original sturdy body, perfect bisque hands.
Presale Estimate:
11,000/15,000
Realized Price:
$15,500