LOT OF TWO GERMAN BISQUE CHILD DOLLS. 1) 23” (59 cm), head incised, “MADE IN GERMANY ARMAND MARSEILLES 390 n”. Having brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth w/four teeth and on original body and body finish. Dressed in antique white cotton and lace dress and wearing replaced dark human hair wig. CONDITION: Overall very good. 2) 24” (61 cm), head incised, “S & H 1079 GERMANY DEP 12”. Having replaced brown glass stationary eyes and wearing antique white cotton dotted Swiss dress and replacement synthetic brown wig. CONDITION: Minor cheek rubs, one shallow wig pull on forehead. 1-4793 RS
Lot of 2: Kestner Bisque Head Dolls. Description Germany, Ca. 1910. One with Dainty Dorothy Sticker. Socket head marked C made in Germany 7 167, by J. D. Kestner. Brown sleeping eyes, open mouth, plaster pate, skimpy antique mohair wig, Kestner jointed composition body with red Germany stamp, replaced silk and lace dress and socks, antique underwear and shoes. Shoulder head marked 7 154 Dep, by J.D. Kestner, sleeping eyes (no upper eyelashes), open mouth, plaster dome, skimpy wig; excellent kid body with bisque lower arms and compo lower legs with Dainty Dorothy sticker, redressed. (See Summer 2009 issue of UFDC Doll News for an article on Dainty Dorothy).Condition (Excellent). Size 18" T.
S & H 1079 Dep Girl Doll. Description Germany, Ca. 1890. Bisque socket head incised S & H 1079 dep, made by Simon & Halbig. Large sleeping eyes with real upper eyelashes, open mouth with teeth, chin dimple, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig. Jointed composition body (2 fingers broken, normal wear). Dress and matching hat from vintage eyelet, new shoes and stockings.Condition (Very Good). Size 16" T.
ARMAND MARSEILLE '' DREAM BABY'' INFANT DOLL Base of neck marked AM Germany 341 the bisque head with closed mouth and glass eyes compositon body and bisque hands l: 12 in.; together with another Armand Marseille doll ''Standard Dolly Face'' type with glass eyes and open mouth marked ''AM'' 370 DEP Armand Marseille Made in Germany kid body h: 20.5 in.; a black cloth character doll of Uncle Remus with felt and knit features felt cap and black overalls with striped shirt h: 15 in.; and a Georgene Raggedy Ann and Andy h: 20 in.
Dep. 10 154 Made in Germany shoulderhead doll. Blue sleep eyes, open mouth, plaster pate, original honey blonde HH wig. Pin jointed leather body with papier mache wood ball jointed arms. Dressed in newer silk plaid dress, shoes; vintage petticoat and pantaloons. Condition: wig pulls in rim edge area. Eyelids have been repainted.
Lot of 3: Large Bisque Dolls. Description Germany, Ca. 1900. Bisque shoulder head incised 370 AM 7 DEP made in Germany Armand Marseille (plate broken and glued), set blue eyes,open mouth, kid body with rivet jointed hips and knees, composition jointed arms, replaced French human hair wig, vintage dress and undies. Bisque socket head incised Armand Marseille Germany 390 A 7 M, blue sleeping eyes, open mouth, vintage blonde human hair wig, jointed composition body (pinkie off, soil), vintage navy blue wool suit. Bisque socket head incised Armand Marseille 390n DRGM 946 A 10 M., sleeping eyes, open mouth, replaced wig, jointed composition body (replaced hands), dressed.Condition (Good). Size Largest: 27” T.
A bisque head doll and chair Late 19th c. Probably Kesner, with sleepy blue eyes,open mouth and a soft kid leather body, stamped DEP 154.13. on reverse of head 'made in Germany' on shoulders. Sold with dress, undergarments, leggings and shoes. H: 27 in. Replaced lower legs, tear to leather on left shoulder socket, staining to mid torso and wear. Minor scuffs to face.
S& H 1009 Child Doll. Description Germany, Ca. 1890. Bisque socket head incised "S & H 1009 Dep" (crack on forehead), made by Simon & Halbig, sleeping eyes, flat multistroked eyebrows, open mouth with upper teeth, pierced ears, vintage human hair wig. Early German compo and wood jointed body (some repair, wear, soil). Vintage white cotton outfit, new shoes velvet hat.Condition (Good). Size 24" T.
ARMAND MARSEILLE GERMAN BISQUE HEAD GIRL DOLL Bisque socket head long blond wig blue paperweight sleep eyes painted features open mouth with four teeth ball jointed composition body. Marked on back of head: AM/13/DEP Made in Germany. Height: 29 inches.
Pair of dolls. 12" Germany 275 16/0 Heubach Kopplesdorf. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth. Kidolene pin jointed body. Newer clothing. Condition: cheek rubs, firing imperfections. Replaced mohair wig. 13" 1894 AM 3/0 DEP Made in Germany. Stationary blue eyes, open mouth, original blonde mohair wig. Papier mache jointed body. Original factory clothing. Condition: mold imperfection at corner of mouth. Right hand and lower legs have been repaired, repainted.
ARMAND MARSEILLE 370 BISQUE Bisque shoulder head marked 370 AM 2/0 DEP Made in Germany, Set eyes open mouth, broken teeth, no other damage or hairlines noted with light, lower outer eye chip noted, Kid body, arms have been sewn on, chip to underside of middle finger on left hand, New wig, green taffeta dress, wears a crown, Size: 16" ARMAND MARSEILLE 370 BISQUE
SIMON & HALBIG DOLL. SIZE: 31" (79 cm), with head incised, "S & H 1079 DEP Germany 15", With blue glass eyes set in stationary position, open mouth with 4 upper teeth, nicely enameled eyebrows, on original fully jointed body with original body finish. She wears an antique silk and lace dress, replacement blonde human hair wig, and antique bonnet made of silk and lace. CONDITION: Very good, some chipping to composition at neck. 1-5525 RS
4 Antique German Bisque Head Dolls: To include one Florodera made in Germany, blue eyed, brown hair with bonnet. Chips, crack on back (21" h), one Kämmer & Reinhardt with Star of David hallmark with long black hair and blue eyes. Loose joints. (31"h), one DEP #12 brown long curly hair with blue eyes. Loose joints, paint crack / chips on neck (30" h), one AM 13 DEP, made in Germany short hair with bonnet. Paint chipping, missing fingers. (28" h). From a Forest Hills Queens estate. Condition Condition given as best we can and we have plenty of images which we consider part of the condition report. Please view in person if possible.
16" Dep.154.5 1/2. Made in Germany shoulderhead doll. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, brown mohair wig. Leather/cloth pin jointed body with bisque lower arms. Dressed in antique striped dress, flannel petticoat, teddy, pantaloons and aqua cloth shoes. No socks. Whistle on velvet neck ribbon. Condition: age deterioration to clothing/shoes. Doll is holding a 3 1/2" celluloid frozen doll. No clothing. (1) Foot broken.
Two German bisque-head dolls
the first a shoulder head incised Dep 7. 154, with a blonde wig, blue glass sleep eyes, and an open mouth inset with upper teeth, on a jointed kid body with composition jointed arms; the second doll incised S & C//Made in Germany//0 1/2//43, with a brown wig, blue glass eyes, pierced ears and an open mouth inset with upper teeth, on a partially repainted wood and composition ball-jointed body.
Heights 18 and 17in
. 17" Made in Germany C 1/2 Dep 7 1/2 160. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, original curly blonde mohair wig with V1 plaster pate. Papier mache ball jointed body. Doll has been dressed in a pink rayon tafetta dress. Vintage - (2) petticoats, chemise, pantaloons, black leather 00 shoes. Condition: cheek rubs but otherwise no flaws observed in bisque. . S
A GERMAN PORCELAIN HEADED DOLL marked Made In Germany DEP and one other Victorian doll (old repairs) (2)
Armand Marseille German bisque head mechanical wind up doll with pull string bellows. Open mouth with teeth, sleep eyes, mohair wig, paper mache hands; the head marked '3700 A.M. 2/0 DEP, made in Germany'. Left eye off balance. Clear tape has been applied to cardboard skirt form. Light wear and staining to dress. Good working condition.
Lot of 2: Bisque Dolls. Description Germany, Ca. 1895. Bisque shoulder head incised COD 93 9 DEP, made by Armand Marseille for Cuno & Otto Dressel, set eyes (never slept), original mohair wig, open mouth, multi-stroked eyebrows, kid body with bisque hands, very nice clothing appears original, new shoes. Small bisque socket head incised 1909 DEP R.A. (speckling on chin), set brown eyes, open mouth, mohair wig, fully jointed composition body with straight wrists, nicely redressed.Condition (Very Good). Size Tallest 20” T.
Pair of bisque nurse dolls. 7" All bisque blonde Betty Boop style nurse wearing an all original white gauze uniform with red cross and cap. Condition: age discoloration. 10" 370 AM 10/0 DEP Armand Marseille Made in Germany bisque shoulderhead. Curly red mohair wig, stationary blue eyes, open mouth. Newer cloth body with porcelain liwer arms. Doll has been redressed in a blue strip uniform, white apron and cap. Petticoat and pantaloons. No shoes/socks Conditon: no flaws observed in bisque.
Pair of all original identical 8 1/2" Made in Germany 201.18/0.DEP. dolls. Sleep eyes (blue and brown - this is the only difference observed), open mouths, blonde mohair wigs. 5 Pc. papier mache bodies. Dressed in ethnic costumes (Turkish?) of decorated vests over white aprons, black dresses. Brown pillbox hats, white socks. Each one has (1) remaining black paper shoe. Hats, neckline, garters are all made from raspberry silk ribbons. Condition: age deterioration/discoloration.
TWO GERMAN BISQUE HEAD DOLLS, #154, by Kestner, socket head doll with blond hair, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth, on kid body, marked Dep, 154, 9, on back of head; together with #8, shoulder head doll, with brown wig, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth, on kid body, marked Dep, 8,15-1/2, Made in Germany. Heights 22 inches.
15" A.M.370 15/0 DEP Made in Germany. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig. Leather pin jointed body with bisque lower arms. Doll is dressed in vintage lavender dress with apron style over skirt, lace trim; cotton petticoat, black net stockings and (1) original paper shoe. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque.
Armand Marseille Child Doll.
Description With bisque socket head incised "1894 A8M DEP Made in Germany". Open mouth with huge brown glass sleep eyes and original fully jointed wooden body. Mostly original finish; however, hands are repainted. Wears antique clothing and a very nice blonde mohair wig.
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H. Handwerck 99 Doll. Description Germany, Ca. 1900. Bisque socket head incised 99 Dep, made by Heinrich Handwerck, sleeping eyes with real upper lashes, multi-stroked eyebrows, open mouth with teeth, replaced human hair wig glued down tight Jointed composition body (wear and soil). Redressed in satin and velvet with matching parasol.Condition (Very Good). Size 32" T.
Armand Marseille Doll #370 early 20th century, bisque head and shoulders with fixed gray-blue eyes, open mouth with teeth, bisque lower arms, kid leather body; the head is marked "AM 1 DEP 370 Made in Germany."Later wig and clothing.22 in.
17" A 3/4 Made in Germany 5 3/4 154 DEP. Blue sleep eyes, open mouth, replaced wig. Leather pin jointed body with bisque lower arms. Dressed in newer clothing, vintage hat and oilcloth shoes. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque shoulderhead.
Stunning S & H Character Doll.
German bisque socket head incised “S & H 1279 Dep Germany 16” made by Simon & Halbig, molded shaded eyebrows, stationary glass eyes, painted lashes, open mouth with replaced teeth, shaded lower lip, dimples, pierced ears, original human hair with long curls; jointed composition body with original finish (wear and soil overall, particularly on fingers); antique cream silk dress with embroidery trim, undies, replaced shoes and socks. Great face on this one!
Condition (Good). Size 34" T.
Lot of 2: German Bisque Dolls. Description Germany, Ca. 1900. Bisque shoulder head incised "370 AM 1 Dep", made by Armand Marseille, sleeping eyes, original mohair wig (glued down tight), original jointed kid body with bisque lower arms (some patches). New slip, original pink cloth shoes. Excellent condition. Bisque shoulder head (hard to read numbers, but probably by A.M.), set blue glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, original mohair wig (scrappy), kid body with bisque hands (lots of patches), redressed.Condition (Fair). Size Largest: 21" T.
THREE GERMAN BISQUE HEAD ANTIQUE DOLLS. One is a bisque shoulder head, blond wig, sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, 4 teeth, kid torso (originally without legs), 14 in. Marked Dep 154 on back of head. The second, a Simon & Halbig, Kammer & Reinhardt bisque swivel head, 18 in., jointed composition body, brown wig. Plus a Gebruder Kuhnlenz bisque swivel head, 15 in., marked Made in Germany, (mold) #165, glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, long brown wig. All dolls appear to have original clothing. C. 1890.
Lot of 4: Bisque Dolls. Description French and German. SFBJ painted bisque head, composition body, original shift. Bisque shoulder head incised "3 ½ 20 DEP", looks like a Simon & Halbig, slip-covered kid body, bisque lower arms, vintage undies. Bisque shoulder head incised "Made in Germany", kid body bisque lower arms, redressed. Bisque shoulder head incised "Florodora", kid body (patches), bisque lower arms.Condition (Fair - Good). Size Largest: 14" T.
Three German Bisque Head Dolls, a Kestner socket head character baby impressed "J.D.K. Made in Germany" to the nape of the neck, mold number illegible, with painted blue eyes, eyebrows, wispy hair, and open mouth, fully jointed composition body, and blue and white gingham romper, (paint loss to feet, losses to fingers, minor soiling and scuffing), ht. 11 1/2; an Armand Marseille baby marked "971 Germany A 4/0 M" to back of head, with sleeping blue glass eyes, painted eyebrows and eyelashes, open mouth with two inset top teeth, blond wig, fully jointed composition body, and nightdress and matching bonnet, (losses, repairs to limbs), ht. 10; and an Armand Marseille shoulder head character boy, marked "3/0" to back of head and "AM C.O.D. 93 C DEP Made in Germany" to shoulder plate, with fixed brown glass eyes, painted eyebrows and eyelashes, open mouth with inset top teeth, blond wig, kid body, bisque arms, two-piece ribbed cotton outfit with blue silk ribbon around neck, black velvet cap with red velvet brim, black belt, printed socks, and brown shoes, ht. 18 in. Provenance: The estate of Jeanne Hedberg. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Early A.M. Child Doll.
German bisque socket head incised “1894 AM 8 Dep made in Germany” with multistroked eyebrows, sleeping eyes, open mouth with teeth, replaced mohair wig; jointed Kestner composition body with original finish (head is loose). Nicely dressed in a little German boy’s outfit with shoes.
Condition (Good). Size 23" T.
A German bisque shoulder head doll
incised 370//A.M. 2 DEP//made in Germany, with a blonde wig, blue glass eyes, pierced ears, and an open mouth inset with upper teeth, on a kid body with bisque lower arms, wearing a blue chiffon overlay dress; together with a Kammer & Reinhardt 255 celluloid head doll, with blue glass eyes and an open mouth lacking teeth, on a kid body with replaced lower arms, wearing a floral cotton dress.
Heights 17 and 15in
18 1/2" 7 1/2 154 Dep. Shoulderhead doll. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, original brown mohair wig, plaster pate (marked VI). Leather pin jointed body has Kestner purple stamp on front of torso. Bisque lower arms. Doll is dressed in vintage 1930's floral print dress with matching pants, felt cloche. Oilcloth shoes "4" Made in Germany. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque. (2) Teeth missing.
Lovely German Bisque Child Doll.
Bisque socket head incised “Globe Baby DEP Germany C.H.” made by Carl Hartmann, multi-stroked eyebrows, blue sleeping eyes, painted eyelashes, open smiling mouth with upper teeth, original mohair wig, pierced ears, original jointed composition body, factory original dress, undies, ...
25" 154.12.dep. Made in Germany shoulderhead doll. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, plaster pate, original brown mohair wig. Pin jointed leather body is marked (paper label) JDK Germany 1/2 cork stuffed. Bisque lower arms. Dressed in vintage cotton plaid dress; petticoat and pantaloons. Black oilcloth shoes, socks. Condition: age deterioration to lower left leather thigh at pin joint and front of wig.
S & H 749 DEP Child. Description Germany, Ca. 1880. Bisque socket head with lovely oily bisque, original blue paperweight eyes, dark multi-stroked eyebrows, closed mouth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig. French jointed composition and wood body is correct for this model which was made for the French trade. Simple white cotton dress, antique shoes, no undies.Condition (Excellent). Size 22" T.
Lot of 2: Dolls. Description Germany, Ca. 1910. Bisque socket head incised with unreadable numbers, piece broken out of the forehead, eyes need to be repaired, replaced human hair wig, new jointed composition body, vintage two-toned baby shoes. Bisque shoulder head incised "dep 154", made by J. D. Kestner, eyes need to be repaired, open mouth with teeth, plaster pate, original brown mohair wig, original kid body with new bisque lower arms, vintage cotton dress.Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 32" T.
32" SH 1079 DEP 15. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, pierced ears, replaced blonde wig. Papier mache ball jointed body is marked (red stamp): Finest Quality Made in Germany for John Wannamaker, Philadelphia. Dressed in antique white silk child's dress with lace detail, (2) petticoats, pantaloons (for a smaller doll), brown lace socks, black oilcloth pointed toe shoes. Condition: large wig pulls on back of head. Dress has major age deterioration. Body has been repainted. Finger damage on right hand.
Pair of shoulderhead dolls. 14" 3200 A.M.2/0.DEP Made in Germany. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, replaced brown mohair wig. Leather gusseted body. Dressed in vintage white fancy woven cotton dress and underwear. Socks but no shoes. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque. 16" 370 AM 2/0 DEP. Blue sleep eyes, open mouth, replaced wig. Marked Kestner leather pin jointed body. All newer clothing. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque.
Two German bisque head dolls: Two German bisque head dolls, one stamped DEP, with sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth, and jointed composition body, wearing a nice sailor outfit, 27" h. , the other Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, stamped with initials and 1362 made in Germany 3 1/2, with sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth, and jointed composition body, 23" h. together with a woven set doll chair. Condition #1 - A spurious Tete stamp on back of head, some wear to joints and body. Alt - surface dirt to eyelids, outfit as found.
Four Dolls, a German doll with red and white dress, open mouth showing teeth, fixed blue eyes, marked DEP Made in Germany, a blond German doll with open mouth showing teeth, fixed brown eyes, white dress, a baby doll with weighted blue eyes and red and white outfit, and a composite doll with open mouth and teeth, weighted blue eyes, and blond hair.
LOT OF 2 GERMAN BISQUE CHILD DOLLS. 1) 21-1/2” (54 cm), head incised “1894 A.M. DEP Made in Germany”. Blue glass sleep eyes. Body appropriately sized but from a Kestner doll. Wig unable to be removed. Redressed wearing brown human hair wig. CONDITION: No damage noted to head. Body condition excellent. 2) 24” (61 cm), head incised “Pansy IV”. Brown glass sleep eyes. Open mouth 4 upper teeth on original body with original finish. CONDITION: A few minor color rubs on cheeks and raised “pimple” on right cheek. Body shows some wear but no major repaint or repair other than several fingers repaired on left hand and missing index finger on right hand. 1-4777 RS
ARMAND MARSEILLES GERMAN BISQUE SHOULDER HEAD DOLL, "Queen Louise," #3500, long blond wig, fixed blue eyes, painted features, open mouth, four teeth, jointed kidd body, Marked: No. 3500, AM 4 DEP, made in Germany. Height 23 inches.
31" Dep. 154.15 Made in Germany shoulderhead doll. Blue sleep eyes, open mouth, brown HH wig. Pin jointed leather body with bisque lower arms. Dressed in beautiful child's antique eyelet dropwaist dress, vintage shoes and socks. Newer underwear. Condition: leather body has been repaired.
Pair of dolls. 16 1/2" Walkure Germany 0 39. Blue sleep eyes, open mouth, replaced wig. Papier mache flapper style ball jointed body. Dressed in vintage drop waist dress, teddy. Newer boots. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque. (1) Eyelid completely missing. Clothing has age discoloration. 13 1/2" 1894 AM 2/0 DEP Made in Germany. Brown sleep eyes, open mouth, original brown curly mohair wig. Papier mache jointed body. Dressed in original ethnic costume with red hooded cape. Original shoes. Condition: no flaws observed in bisque.
ARMAND MARSEILLES GERMAN BISQUE HEAD DOLL, "Queen Louise", 23 in., #3500. Bisque shoulder head, long blond wig, fixed blue eyes, painted features, open mouth, 4 teeth, jointed kid body, Marked No. 3500, AM 4 DEP, made in Germany.
ARMAND MARSEILLES GERMAN BISQUE HEAD BRIDE DOLL, 22 in., #370. Bisque shoulder head, blond wig, blue sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, 4 teeth, bisque lower arms, kid body, dressed in wedding gown and veil. Marked on back of head: 370, AM 3 DEP, made in Germany.
4 PC. EUROPEAN BISQUE HEAD DOLL COLLECTION: 1) Handwerk Halbig Bisque Socket Head Doll with composition body, blonde wig, sleep eyes, carved teeth and earrings. Approx 25'' h; 2) Large DEP Doll, bisque head marked at neck with the numeral 12, painted eyebrows and lower lashes, open mouth with teeth. Jointed French wood and composition body 26+''h; 3} Bisque Shoulder Head Doll with jointed kid leather body, open mouth, sleepy eyes, curly hair wig and hat. Possibly marked 141?. Approx. 23''h; 4) Alt, Beck Gottschalck Bisque Head Doll marked AB 1362 Made in Germany, 6, Bisque head with sleep eyes and open mouth with teeth. Rosie cheeks painted eyebrows, pierced ears, wood and composition ball jointed body with voice box. Possibly ''Sweet Nell''. Approx 26'' h.
CONDITION: 1) Damage to left foot (toe) and one finger of right hand; 2) Hands are imperfect, eyes not attached; 3) Bisque head is dirty; 4) Missing screen on voice box.