Elegant bisque porcelain head on a chest plate, lady, Germany, ca. 1870; finely crafted light-colored bisque swivel head on a shoulder plate; the expressive face captivates with cobalt-blue inlaid glass eyes, three-dimensional eyelids with black and red eyeliner, finely painted eyelashes, and delicate, painted eyebrows; small, closed mouth; blushing cheeks; pierced Ears, ladylike leather body with individually sewn-on fingers, narrow waist, with knee gusset, 38 cm, attached wig CH-1199 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection " Marking: (Head) 16 Condition: generally excellent

Extremely rare French “Bebe” by Mothereau in spectacular display size, Alexandre Mothereau Biscuit porcelain with a cranked head, almond-shaped blue eyes firmly set as paperweight eyes, exceptional eye design with deeply sculpted eyelids, pink eyeshadow, closed mouth with a defined space between the lips, delicate painting of the lips and outer contours, outstanding sculpting of the mouth and chin area with dimples, particularly full cheeks and a double chin, pierced earlobes, antique French body with fixed wrists, brunette mohair wig on an old cork cap, multi-piece, partly antique silk dress with elaborate “cul de Paris,” beige bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: excellent overall. Marking: B M (head) Manufacturer: Mothereau, ca. 1883. Height: 84 cm

Beautiful French baby doll by Leon Casimir Bru, Bru Jne Biscuit porcelain crank-head doll, mounted on a leather-trimmed biscuit porcelain base plate featuring hinted-at childlike breasts, firmly set almond-shaped brown paperweight eyes, delicate eyeshadow, full cheeks with a hint of a dimple, strongly sculpted lips with a faintly visible tip of the tongue, shaded lips and delicate outer contours, pierced earlobes, original leather body with leather gussets at the hips and knees, biscuit-colored forearms and hands, antique light-brown long real-hair wig on an original cork cap, antique undergarments, and elaborate red silk clothing with pleated drapery and a matching bonnet, red pearl earrings, pearl necklace, antique leather shoes marked “Eden Bebe Paris 11.” Condition: generally excellent, small repaired chip on the right ear, body shows signs of use and appears slightly disproportionate to the head. Markings: Bru Jne 12 (head), Bru Jne 10 (shoulder plate): Bru, ca. 1884. Height: 63 cm

Beautiful French "Bebe" by Emile Jumeau, "Tete Jumeau," in the rare smallest size 1 Biscuit porcelain crank-head doll, firmly set amber-brown paperweight eyes, closed mouth, coral-red lips and outer contours, pierced earlobes, original jointed body with movable hands, antique blonde mohair wig on original cork cap, antique, likely original white muslin dress with pleated sleeves and bodice, antique straw hat, original socks and leather shoes with markings. Condition: excellent overall. Markings: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (red stamp on head, artist’s markings), Jumeau Medaile d’Or Paris (stamp on body). Manufacturer: Jumeau, ca. 1888. Size: 24 cm CH-1029—The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply, Provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

Exquisite small biscuit porcelain bust with a head, featuring a modeled black hairband and blonde hair, firmly set cobalt-blue glass eyes, feathered eyebrows, delicately painted eyelashes, closed blushing cheeks, painted medallion, bisque forearms, bisque lower legs with modeled boots and stockings, 27 cm, fabric body, CH-1096; the item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection Condition: Back of the head restored; one shoe was glued on later

Conv. 4-piece set, dolls, all-biscuit, 21 cm, crank head, blue fixed glass eyes, closed mouth, movable arms and legs, mohair wig, all-biscuit doll, 17 cm, crank head, blue permanently set glass eyes, closed mouth, movable arms and legs, newer wig, all-biscuit doll, 16.5 cm, crank head, blue permanently set glass eyes, closed mouth, movable arms and legs, molded-on shoes and stockings, small bisque porcelain-headed doll, 18.5 cm, crank head, brown glass eyes, open mouth, standing figure, without wig, CH-ID 1093; the item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the applicable customs regulations of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

rare small bisque doll by Kämmer & Reinhardt / Simon & Halbig, model 117/A, c. 1912, small bisque porcelain head, with blue sleeping eyes, carefully painted eyelashes, fine inlaid eyebrows and discreetly accentuated nostrils, closed mouth, standing body, movable arms and legs, modelled shoes and stockings 23 cm, CH-1050 the object is in the Swiss bonded warehouse, for bidders outside of Switzerland a shipment must be made, for import into the EU customs duty, VAT and handling fees apply, for bidders outside of the EU the usual customs conditions apply, provenance: collection ,, Cecilie Juul Møller " Condition: generally excellent Marking: K*R Simon Halbig 117/A 23

2 small French mignonette couples, brown and blue-eyed, bisque full head, movable arms and legs, modeled boots and sandals, 1 x with silk clothes 14 cm, wig more worn out, 1 x undressed, 13 cm, 1 x arm glued, CH- 1094 the object is in the Swiss customs warehouse, for bidders outside Switzerland, shipping must be arranged, for import into the EU, customs duty, VAT and handling fees apply, for bidders outside the EU, the usual customs conditions apply, provenance: collection ,, Cecilie Juul Møller "

2 x French mignonette couples, swiveling bisque heads, blue fixed glass eyes, closed mouth, exquisite facial painting, blonde wig, bisque torso, movable arms and legs, molded stockings, blue and brown sandals, 13.5 cm, Condition: small chips on the leg discs and shoulders CH-1091; the item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the applicable customs regulations of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

Set of 3 Mignonettes, 1 Gebrüder Kühnlenz, dark-skinned bisque porcelain, swivel head, brown, pupil-less, firmly set glass eyes, closed mouth, broad, sculpted nose, bright red pout, matching bisque body with movable arms and legs, barefoot, 14 cm, mark: 61 13, 1 x Kestner Mignonette, bisque head, brown loose-set sleeping eyes, open Mouth with two teeth at the top, pierced, ears, bisque body, movable arms and legs, barefoot, 20 cm, silk dress, well-preserved blonde mohair wig, 1 x barefoot small Kestner Mignonette, blue sleep eyes, small closed, mouth, bisque body, movable arms and legs, 11 cm, CH-1076 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions in their respective countries apply; provenance: "Cecilie Juul Møller" Collection

Conv. 3x mignonettes, 1 x small, ladylike bisque porcelain wind-up head doll by Simon and Halbig, full head, blue fixed glass eyes, closed mouth, bisque forearms, bare lower legs, 1 foot restored, slender cloth body, red cotton dress, attached real-hair wig, 19 cm, condition: lower legs professionally restored 1 x Mignonette, bisque head, blue sleeping eyes, feathered eyebrows, closed mouth, bisque torso, movable bisque arms and legs, molded shoes and stockings, delicate champagne-colored dress, 18 cm, the item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

Delicate bisque porcelain wind-up head doll on a bisque chest plate, light blue fixed spiral glass eyes, finely feathered eyebrows, closed mouth with defined outer contours, pierced ears, on a beautiful goatskin body with articulated knees, sewn-on red bodice, filigree-crafted bisque forearms, modeled fingernails, and finely modeled backs of the hands, delicate antique silk dress, beautiful mohair wig, 38 cm, CH-1044 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

2 small sponge dolls, 1 x Mignonette, full head, blue fixed glass eyes, closed mouth, bisque body, movable arms and legs, molded knee-high socks, black sandals, attached blonde curly mohair wig, head marking: 31-32 17, silk dress, 18 cm 1 x bisque doll, stiff, light-colored bisque doll, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, closed mouth, hand position suitable for a doll carriage, molded pink boots with white stockings; 1 x leg and 1 x arm are glued on, 17.5 cm, CH-1086 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions in their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

2 x exquisite little French mignonettes, swiveling sponge-cake head, light blue fixed glass eyes, delicately painted eyelashes, subtly smiling closed , sponge torso, movable arms and legs, sculpted boots and sandals, 13.5 cm, CH-1092 Condition: Chips on the leg panel and one foot on each leg that has been glued The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; Provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

1 x small French mignonette with dramatic ice-blue glass eyes, light-colored bisque head, pierced ears, bisque body, movable arms and legs, molded blue sandals, knee-high socks, vintage wig, and silk dress, 15 cm, head restored; also included is an early German bisque doll with a rotating solid head, blue painted eyes, a small delicate mouth, a bisque standing body, molded boots and ruffled socks, and a hand position suitable for pushing a baby carriage, 13 cm, Unclothed, arms and head detached, CH-1083 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, VAT, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

Rare early French bisque porcelain "Bébé" by Jules Steiner, circa 1885, popular Series C, Biscuit porcelain head with a rounded facial model, blue glass eyes with a fine spiral pattern, painted eyelashes and arched, finely feathered eyebrows, accentuated corners of the eyes and nostrils, a rounded nose, mauve-colored eyeshadow, and a closed mouth with expressively accentuated lips; a sculpted dimple on the chin; pierced ears; a very beautiful curly blonde mohair wig; a movable Steiner body made of composition material; an antique dark red French silk dress with a matching woven bourrelet hat H: 38 cm Condition: Excellent overall, very beautiful expression Marking: Series C 0 CH-ID 1300. The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions of their respective countries apply; provenance: “Cecilie Juul Møller” Collection

Émile Jumeau, circa 1880, an early model of the beautiful “Triste” bébés with their characteristic melancholic, wistful expression; a French bébé with a pressed bisque porcelain cranked head, firmly set deep blue paperweight glass eyes, bold dark eyeliner that completely frames the eye sockets, painted curved eyelashes, broad, dotted, and heavily feathered eyebrows, distinctly shaded rose-colored eyelids, accentuated outer corners of the eyes and shaded nostrils, French jointed body with sturdy limbs and firm wrists, blonde curly wig, enchanting deep red silk dress, 86 cm The item is located in Switzerland; import sales tax and customs duties apply upon import into the EU. Condition: Generally excellent Markings: 16 (head), Jumeau Médaille d’Or Paris (body)

Sought-after French "Bébé," French bisque porcelain head on a bisque porcelain chest plate, large, firmly set deep brown paperweight eyes, mauve-colored eye shadow, feathered eyebrows, open/closed mouth, hint of a tongue, dimple on the chin, pierced earlobes, mounted on a sewn-on goatskin body, small chips at the earlobe holes on the left and right, small, snub nose, fine original biscuit forearms, leather body with a slender waist, knee gussets, “Bru Jeune 6” marking on the back of the head and on the chest plate, 46 cm, with original shoes signed “Bru Jeune Paris,” presumably original dress, old cork cap, curly human-hair wig, old bonnet; otherwise in very nice original condition. The item is located in Switzerland; import sales tax and customs duties apply upon import into the EU.

Val Gardena, wooden doll from the middle/end of the 19th century, made entirely of wood, with carved and painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, 50 cm, CH-1194 the object is in the Swiss bonded warehouse, for bidders outside Switzerland, shipping must be arranged, customs duty, VAT and handling fees will be charged on import into the EU, for bidders outside the EU, the usual customs conditions apply, provenance: collection ,, Cecilie Juul Møller "

Model 101 “Peter,” circa 1910, a character doll with a brown complexion from the renowned “Kunstcharakter” series by Kämmer & Reinhardt; a delicate bisque porcelain wind-up head with a slightly melancholic expression, with honey-brown painted eyes looking slightly to the side, a closed pout, subtly accentuated nostrils, a black, firmly attached curly mohair wig (the wig cannot be removed), and a color-coordinated jointed body; 40 cm; CH-1063 The item is located in a Swiss customs warehouse; shipping must be arranged for bidders outside Switzerland; customs duties, value-added tax, and processing fees apply upon import into the EU; for bidders outside the EU, the customary customs conditions in their respective countries apply; Provenance: "Cecilie Juul Møller" Collection Marking: K*R 101 39 Condition: Overall excellent condition; wig is permanently attached; no cracks visible from the outside

Papier-mâché fashion doll, known as a “milliner’s model,” Germany, ca. 1840; round papier-mâché head with shoulders; elaborately and intricately modeled hairstyle featuring a double row of finely twisted braids on the top of the head as well as voluminous, curls falling to the sides and an incorporated comb, whose three-dimensional detailing impressively extends all the way to the back of the head; finely painted facial features, turquoise-painted eyes and eyebrows, and a closed mouth with an accentuated center line; slender leather body with a very narrow waist; forearms and lower legs made of wood; yellow-trimmed shoes; dressed in an antique cotton dress and a patterned apron; 52 cm; plus a second antique white cotton outfit, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: very nice overall condition; slight craquelure on the face; minimal professional color retouching on the face

Porcelain shoulder-head doll “Morning Glory Lady,” circa 1865, depicting an elegant lady with a finely nuanced complexion, a harmoniously proportioned, heart-shaped face, and hair combed strictly back and swept along the contours of her face, merging at the back into a loosely modeled, finely textured chignon, Ears sculpted in relief on the sides, each set against a backdrop of color-graded, finely modeled morning glory blossoms in nuanced polychromy—a characteristic and rare decorative element of this model, Facial paint featuring pale blue, nuanced eyes; a closed mouth with an accent line; a slender, long neck; a goatskin body with individually sewn-on fingers; a slender, feminine waist; and an antique bridal gown, 56 cm, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: generally in very fine original condition

Spectacular early Val Gardena doll with a carved hair comb and an elaborate trousseau, of exceptional size, A wooden head carved from a single piece with a defined chest, a slightly round face with an elegant, long neck, a narrow nose, and carved ears with pierced earlobes, set amid magnificent curls. Elaborately carved hair with a gold-colored hair comb, a curl on the forehead, and finely detailed hair on the sides. Painted brown eyes with black pupils, delicate pink cheek decoration, and an accentuated chin with a hint of a double chin. Skin-toned torso, delicately slender wooden body with movable limbs and ball joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees; carved hands with suggested fingers; painted slippers. Earrings; original antique dress with a high waist; matching Schute hat; 5 additional harmoniously coordinated historical garments and two additional hats; plus a matching wooden box; “Spuhler Collection” Condition: generally excellent; age-related craquelure on the face and chest. Manufacturer: Val Gardena, ca. 1830. Height: 70 cm

German bisque male doll with brown hair and blue glass eyes, circa 1875, Biscuit-porcelain shoulder head of an elegant gentleman with blond, molded hair parted in the middle and artfully arranged in curled locks, inset cobalt-blue glass eyes, finely painted eyelashes, and feather-like eyebrows, blushed cheeks, closed mouth with a finely accentuated central line, chest plate with a glazed cravat (neck tie) artfully tied, leather arms with individually sewn fingers, fabric body, antique clothing, 59 cm, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: generally excellent condition.

Small German jointed doll, porcelain crank head, closed mouth, mounted on a matching articulated body, beautiful old-pink silk dress, hat, firmly attached plaster cap, 34 cm, blonde curly mohair wig, “Spuhler Collection”

Attributed to France, presumably made by Simon & Halbig for the French market, circa 1870, a rare early lady figurine with a swiveling, slender bisque porcelain head on an original bisque shoulder plate; a delicate, light-colored, expressive face with bright cobalt-blue inlaid glass eyes, a dark line around the eyes, delicately feathered eyebrows, rosy cheeks, accentuated nostrils, and a closed mouth with finely contoured, pale pink lips featuring a central line, pierced ears, sewn-on leather body, antique, elaborate cotton dress with train, matching hat; dress slightly faded; 58 cm; “Spuhler Collection” Cork lid with old wig

Rare, highly prestigious French exhibition doll, "Marquise" by Emile Jumeau, in original Spanish formal attire, "Traje de Luces" Slightly tinted bisque porcelain cranked head, firmly set amber-brown irises, eyeshadow, closed mouth, shaded lips and outer contours, pierced earlobes, original jointed body with fixed wrists, narrow waist, and sculpted bust line. Exquisitely fine original red silk clothing with a rare red Jumeau bracelet featuring the gold lettering “Bebe Jumeau,” consisting of: a two-piece ensemble with lavish brocade embroidery, a short, fitted bolero jacket, tight-fitting knee-length pants, a festive cape, a white ruffled blouse, a beige silk sash, an original dark brown mohair wig with a scarlet hairnet on an original cork cap, original red glass earrings, original white leather Jumeau shoes, marked. Condition: excellent overall. Markings: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (red stamp on the head, artist’s marks), Jumeau Medaile d’Or Paris (stamp on the body). Manufacturer: Jumeau, ca. 1886. Size: 45 cm

circa 1885, large French “bébé” with a bisque porcelain cranked head, aqua-blue, firmly set paperweight glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted eyelashes, and elaborately accentuated eyebrows, shaded eyelids, closed mouth with expressively shaded lips, pierced ears, French, fully articulated body, lime-green cotton dress with lace trim, matching silk shoes, dark brown wig, 70 cm Condition: in good condition, small original burn mark above the chin

Impressive poupée in a rare display size by François Gaultier, circa 1875; a representative French fashion doll with a bisque porcelain crank-operated head mounted on a bisque porcelain bust trimmed with goatskin, fixed blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted eyelashes and dotted eyebrows, accentuated nostrils, closed mouth with particularly finely shaded lips, pierced ears, French lady body made of goatskin with a shapely torso and knee gussets, individually sewn fingers, original antique rosé-colored dress, cork cap with a beautiful wig, lavish hat, and matching pink parasol, 83 cm Marking: Head 11 Condition: generally in good condition, minimal chip on the left ear hole

"Bébé Gigoteur" model from around 1885, full-head bisque figure with a flat neckline, set blue almond-shaped glass eyes, finely detailed dark eyelid contours, painted eyelashes, delicately rosé-shaded eye areas, and carefully modeled eyebrows; open mouth with upturned lip contours, upper and lower rows of teeth, wig, pierced ears, original cardboard body with original and fully functional clockwork mechanism, featuring a “Mama” voice, arms and lower legs made of composition, delicate antique clothing with a matching bonnet, 44 cm, “Spuhler Collection”

Émile Jumeau, circa 1892, bisque porcelain figurine with deep brown paperweight eyes, bold dark eyeliner, painted eyelashes, and densely feathered eyebrows; accentuated nostrils and the corners of the eyes; closed mouth with slightly upturned corners; distinctly defined lips; pierced ears, French-style, fully articulated body, white antique lace dress, antique undergarments, 66 cm Markings: “Tête Déposé Paris Bébé 13” on the head; “Paris Bébé Déposé” and Eiffel Tower symbol on the body Condition: generally in good condition; stamp on the back of the head is smudged

A very beautiful early papier-mâché bust doll with an exceptionally elaborate black hairstyle. The artful hairstyle features multiple rows of twisted braids on the top of the head as well as magnificently detailed curls on the sides. The face is delicately painted with brown eyes, softly flushed cheeks, and red lips. The slender leather body features a narrow waist, wooden forearms and lower legs, and red-painted slippers. Height: 29 cm. The doll is offered together with a small wooden chest containing several original garments and accessories, including chemises, silk capes, and schuten hats, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: The breastplate has been expertly restored, glued, and professionally retouched.

Remarkable Rabéry & Delphieu, circa 1888, bisque porcelain crank-head figurine with large brown, firmly set paperweight glass eyes and spiral-shaped iris markings; the eye openings are completely framed by a dark eyeliner; painted eyelashes, dotted and heavily feathered eyebrows, as well as rose-colored shaded eyelids, shaded nostrils, a closed mouth with finely shaded and accentuated lips, a clearly defined lip line, and slightly upturned corners of the mouth; a modeled dimple on the chin and pierced ears, a blonde wig made of real hair, a French, fully articulated body, delicate floral antique clothing, a blonde curly wig with a cork cap, 66 cm Condition: very good condition

Impressively large Émile Jumeau, circa 1884, a stately “Bébé” with a bisque porcelain cranked head, deep blue, firmly set paperweight glass eyes, bold dark eyeliner, and lavishly painted eyelashes, rosé-colored shaded eyelids as well as accentuated nostrils and the corners of the eyes, closed mouth with finely shaded lips, separately attached modeled and pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French, fully articulated body made of composition and wood with fixed wrists, 82 cm Condition: Very good overall, small hairline crack at the crown of the head Markings: (Head) DEPOSE JUMEAU 15, (Body) “Jumeau Médaille d’Or Paris”

A highlight of this auction is the exceptionally rare and mysterious “Bébé” by Étienne Denamur, circa 1888, a bisque porcelain head with a painted and fired-on black mask, as well as a delicate painted lace border, blue paperweight eyes, a closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, an original cork lid, and a very beautifully preserved, curly, reddish-brown original wig, French body with movable wrists; this extraordinary “Bébé” wears its original silk harlequin costume, magnificently decorated with ruffles and gold thread trim, 38 cm Mark: E 5 D Déposé Condition: excellent

Gaultier Frères, circa 1888, bisque porcelain crank-head figurine with particularly full, softly modeled cheeks, aqua-blue, firmly set paperweight glass eyes with a darker iris rim, and dotted, finely feathered eyebrows. Accentuated nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and contoured lips, a strikingly heart-shaped upper lip, and dimples on the chin and philtrum; pierced ears, French, fully articulated body with firm wrists, eggshell-colored antique lace dress, brown French shoes, marked “Deposé,” blonde curly wig, 70 cm Condition: generally in good condition Marking: F.G. in cartouche 11

Early small papier-mâché doll in a chipboard box, light blue painted eyes, slightly flushed cheeks, flax wig, leather body, 19 cm, “Spuhler Collection”

EMILE JUMEAU, early portrait doll by Émile Jumeau with a strong expression, circa 1878, biscuit porcelain crank-head doll with finely modeled facial features, full cheeks, almond-shaped, ice-blue, firmly set enamel eyes with a dark blue iris border and spiral pattern, dark eyeliner, painted eyelashes, finely feathered eyebrows, distinctly shaded mauve eyeshadow, accentuated nostrils, and a closed mouth with carefully contoured lips, separately modeled, pierced ears, a blonde curly mohair wig, original cork cap, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists, light blue delicate antique dress with matching hat Condition: Generally excellent; age-related wear on the back of the dress Markings: “12” on the head

Rare character doll, Dressel, Germany, ca. 1898, open bisque porcelain crank-head, detailed portrait modeling with sculpturally emphasized forehead and eye wrinkles, modeled gray hair, bushy eyebrows, and a distinctive mustache, on a mass-produced jointed body, 29 cm, felt soldier’s uniform Condition: minor areas of color wear on the hands; mark on the neck is somewhat indistinct

Wax shoulder-head mannequin depicting an elegant lady, England, in the style of Pierotti, ca. 1880, with a harmoniously oval face, an elegantly elongated neck, brown fixed enamel eyes, a long, narrow nose, closed mouth, bodice with a hint of a bust, on a slender muslin body, long, slender arms, chemise with a high waist, 60 cm with additional clothing, “Spuhler Collection”

Germany, circa 1885, early bisque porcelain bust-head doll, with head tilted slightly to one side, cobalt-blue fixed glass eye, full cheeks, closed heart-shaped mouth, short, molded blond hair, solidly molded chest plate with detailed fat folds, biscuit porcelain forearms, one hand restored, biscuit porcelain lower legs with modeled light blue boots, marked No. 2, 45 cm, royal blue antique velvet dress with a silk bow, “Spuhler Collection”

Germany, circa 1875, Biscuit-porcelain shoulder-head doll, depicting an elegant lady, with a modeled biscuit-porcelain head featuring a blonde, sculpturally detailed hairstyle consisting of carefully arranged curls and a braided wreath, adorned with pearl jewelry; on the back, a black hair comb and bow; cobalt-blue, firmly set glass eyes, accentuated inner eye area, closed mouth, blushing cheeks, pierced ears, three-layer modeled pearl necklace, leather body, leather slippers, antique cotton dress, 47 cm Condition: very fine condition, “Spuhler Collection”

Extraordinary papier-mâché shoulder-head doll, presumably by Andreas Voit, France, ca. 1840, with inlaid, dark-enameled glass eyes featuring finely rendered eyeliner, delicately sculpted eyebrows, accentuated nostrils and the corners of the eyes, closed mouth, attached delicate, high-piled flax wig, sewn-on muslin body, leather arms, and individually sewn-on fingers, antique silk wedding dress with puffed sleeves, lace appliqués, delicate silk mules, and silk stockings, 54 cm, Condition: Cracks on the chest plate and lips slightly worn, “Spuhler Collection”

Wax-headed doll, Germany, ca. 1880, attributed to Kestner, wax-covered papier-mâché crank head, blue sleeping eyes, open, closed , modeled set of teeth, modeled, expressive child’s face, mohair wig on a pink plaster cap, original eight-jointed composition wood body with straight wrists, antique dress with matching bonnet, 44 cm, “Spuhler Collection”

A representative early papier-mâché doll from around 1850 with a striking presence, an oval face, carefully modeled black hair, exposed ears, a braided hairstyle, flowing out to the sides and gathered at the back into a tightly woven, braided chignon—a hairstyle inspired by the contemporary fashion of Queen Victoria’s era—painted blue eyes with accentuated upper eyeliner, simply drawn eyebrows, and subtly accentuated facial features; cheeks with a subtle blush; a slender leather body with a narrow waist; wooden forearms and legs; the thighs are tied with a blue ribbon; painted blue slippers, a very beautiful antique dress, 58 cm, featuring a small black-and-white portrait of two small children, as well as three small children’s notebooks, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: some scattered flaking on the face, as well as isolated professional color retouching on the nose, neck, legs, and hands

A rare jointed doll carved entirely from wood, mid-18th century, with an elegantly proportioned, oval head and finely crafted neckline; head and torso carved from a single piece, with finely crafted chest, abdomen, and hip lines; a distinctly shaped nose; brown, firmly set glass eyes; closed , sculpted ears, and real hair. The limbs are movable via pin and dowel joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees; 68 cm; original finish with wear; one toe and one thumb are missing Provenance and Date: presumably Continental Europe, mid-18th century

Beautiful doll outfit, Clothing, elegant doll dress made of cream-colored cotton ribbed fabric with cobalt blue soutache trim, suitable for early China Head dolls in the Huret style, for a doll approximately 40 cm tall, including bodice, undergarments, bonnet, shoes, and more, “Spuhler Collection”

Rare “Täuflings” doll from Sonneberg, circa 1860, in an early wooden doll’s cradle; solid head coated with wax; sleeping eyes; painted mouth and delicately painted hair; typically articulated body with fabric thighs and torso, L: 36 cm, H: 27 cm, “Spuhler Collection”

Convention, doll clothes, 1 x pretty blue-and-white dress in a nautical style, suitable for a doll approximately 40 cm tall, along with matching hats, undergarments, and more, “Spuhler Collection”

Papier-mâché lady for the French market, circa 1850; feminine papier-mâché head with shoulders, dark blue painted eyes, closed , modeled hair, artfully styled, arranged in curly locks at the sides, gathered at the back of the head into a tightly braided chignon, low-cut bodice, original slender leather body, with wooden forearms and legs, carved fingers, and yellow slippers, 44 cm, very beautiful antique lime-green silk dress, “Spuhler Collection” Condition: professional color restoration on the breastplate, age-related craquelure