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JUNE 11 2011 MORPHY AUCTIONS DOLL SALE

Dolls - 10AM, June 11

Helen Burton collection featuring rare all-bisque dolls leads June 11 - Fine Doll auction at Morphys

A long-held Washington, D.C.-area collection that includes superb all-bisque, French fashion and character dolls serves as the centerpiece for Morphy Auctions June 11 Fine Doll sale. The 300-lot collection belonging to Helen Burton of Arlington, Va., comprises approximately 75% of the auction inventory, and according to Morphys doll specialist and cataloger Jan Foulke, the contents are highly select. ''Helen has always been very discriminating in her buying, and it is a very clean, well-cared-for collection,'' said Foulke. ''She looked for dolls that were a little bit different that had an unusual mold number or something else to distinguish it.'' Foulke noted that the collector also favored Gebruder Heubach dolls.

The all-bisques in the collection include both French and German examples, some with jointed elbows and knees. Additionally, the collector acquired French fashion dolls. One of the treasures in this category is a Bru fashion doll with a jointed wood arms, which comes complete with its original box.

While collecting French fashion dolls, Helen Burton also acquired many exquisite accessories to accompany them. These accessories include: gloves, valises, fans, stationery, lorgnettes, books with ivory covers, photo albums, perfume bottles and even miniature boxed games made of ivory. ''Its a beautiful selection that contains some very hard-to-find items,'' said Foulke.

''Helen has always liked for her dolls to be fully, correctly dressed,'' Foulke continued. ''If they were not fully dressed, she would make the clothes herself.''

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French Papier-Mâché Lady Doll.: Papier-mâché shoulder head with black painted hair with brush marks around face (four wear spots in back of hair, face needs to be cleaned), multi-stroked eyebrows, blue painted eyes, closed mouth
0409: French Papier-Mâché Lady Doll.Est. US$600-US$900
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Jean Qui Grogne et Jean Qui Rit".: Characters known to collectors also as "Jean Qui Pleure et Jean Qui Rit" (Jean who cries and Jean who laughs), the story of two boys with different dispositions, one is pleasant, one a grumbler.
0410: Jean Qui Grogne et Jean Qui Rit".Est. US$800-US$1,200
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Early French Poupée Lady Doll.: Beautiful pale early bisque shoulder head unmarked but probably by E. Barrois {short brown making flaw on back of neck}. Full face with long feathered light eyebrows, cobalt blue glass eyes, molded
0411: Early French Poupée Lady Doll.Est. US$2,200-US$2,800
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French Poupée Lady Doll.: Early pale bisque shoulder head (pock mark on cheek) unmarked but possibly by Barrois, with feathered light eyebrows, painted blue eyes with heavy black upper eye lines, delicately painted upper and
0412: French Poupée Lady Doll.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Rare French Terrene Poupée Doll.: Lovely young lady face, creamy bisque socket head on bisque shoulder plate, blue paperweight eyes, painted upper and lower eyelashes, black eyeliner, feathered blonde eyebrows, closed mouth with lip
0413: Rare French Terrene Poupée Doll.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Rare French "Mignonnette" with Jointed Elbows.: All bisque incised "BTE" on torso (chips at back of torso neck socket) from the Sustrac 1877 patent. Short blonde eyebrows, blue inset glass eyes, black eyeliner with painted upper and lower
0414: Rare French "Mignonnette" with Jointed Elbows.Est. US$2,500-US$3,500
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French All Bisque "Mignonnette" Bride with Boots.: Bisque socket head, original blonde wavy mohair wig, long tapered one-stroke eyebrows, blue inset glass eyes, painted upper and lower eyelashes, closed smiling mouth. Swivel neck, pegged shoulders
0415: French All Bisque "Mignonnette" Bride with Boots.Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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French All Bisque "Mignonnette" Child Doll.: Sweet smiling face with blonde tapered eyebrows, inset blue glass eyes, painted upper and lower eyelashes, closed smiling mouth. Swivel neck, pegged shoulders and hips, white molded herringbone
0416: French All Bisque "Mignonnette" Child Doll.Est. US$1,200-US$1,800
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German Papier-Mâché Clown on Stick.: Nicely modeled papier-mâché face, wired torso with wood arms and legs, original clown costume and hat (some deterioration). Cymbals on arms and legs rattle when he is shaken. Size: 12" T.
0417: German Papier-Mâché Clown on Stick.Est. US$100-US$200
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German Papier-Mâché Clown.: Nicely modeled papier-mâché face with molded hat (light bear on tip), cloth body, composition hands and lower legs, original gauze clown costume (light overall soil). Size: 8 - 3/4" T. Condition:
0418: German Papier-Mâché Clown.Est. US$100-US$200
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Mechanical Wind-Up Clown Toy.: Well-modeled papier-mâché head with painted clown decoration, cardboard body with mechanism inside, composition hands, wood feet, original clown outfit with hat. When wound he goes in a circle and
0419: Mechanical Wind-Up Clown Toy.Est. US$100-US$300
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Lot of Wood Dolls and Beaded Bag.: Vintage German peg-wood with very unusual painted torso and upper arms as part of her costume, painted features and hair, carved nose, jointed shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, original skirt and
0420: Lot of Wood Dolls and Beaded Bag.Est. US$100-US$300
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Lot of Swiss Wood and Soap Dolls.: Swiss wood doll with lovely carved hair and facial features, brown painted eyes, jointed neck, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted white stocking lower legs and black slippers. Original Swiss
0421: Lot of Swiss Wood and Soap Dolls.Est. US$200-US$300
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Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.: Valentine card with two dogs and children; celluloid or ivory dresser set in box bottom with four brushes, comb and powder puff box; Album de la Poupee (reproduction); cardboard writing portfolio
0422: Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.Est. US$400-US$600
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Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.: Bouquet of flowers; cardboard fan with hand-painted decoration; hand fan; ivory handled knife; sewing basket with accessories; candle snuffer; maroon leather handbag. All are vintage items.
0423: Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.Est. US$500-US$800
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Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.: Vintage items: two celluloid fans; two ivory pomanders, lorgnette, hankie with blue trim; ivory binoculars, necklace and earrings on card; reproduction sac du voyage. Condition: (Very Good).
0424: Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.Est. US$500-US$800
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Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.: Gold metal trinket box from "Washington, D.C. The Capitol" with vintage accessories: two prayer books with crosses on chains, two lockets, necklace, four charms, two enameled pins; travel valise with
0425: Lot of French Fashion Doll Accessories.Est. US$500-US$800
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Lot of Game and Tea Set.: Box set of ten Stencils with tiny pencil; antique 13-piece Sprig tea set. Condition: (Very Good).
0426: Lot of Game and Tea Set.Est. US$75-US$125
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Lot of Doll Shoes & Accessories.: Antique black leather doll shoes; antique brown and black leather child's shoes; vintage maroon felt shoes; new brown leather boots; new red and tan leather shoes, new black suede shoes, vintage
0427: Lot of Doll Shoes & Accessories.Est. US$100-US$200
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Kewpie Reading Book.: All bisque, Rose O'Neill design stamped ©. Nice large size. Size: 3 - 3/4" T. Condition: (Excellent).
0428: Kewpie Reading Book.Est. US$200-US$400
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Lot of Doll Trunk & Clothing.: Wood hump back trunk with wood staves and metal decoration (lots of wear) 10" x 7" x 8" with tray and lidded compartments, two pairs of white leather gloves for making kid doll repairs. Lovely early
0429: Lot of Doll Trunk & Clothing.Est. US$200-US$400
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Mechanical Clockwork Carousel with Key.: American bench-made ca. 1900-1925. Wood base with metal fencing, ticket seller booth, benches, steps and carousel. 18 all-bisque dolls and one with compo body (feet missing on one), all appear to
0430: Mechanical Clockwork Carousel with Key.Est. US$500-US$800
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Artist Reproduction Tete Jumeau.: Bisque socket head signed by Lynda & Alan Marx 1985. Blue paperweight eyes, closed mouth, and mohair wig. Jointed composition and wood body. Beautifully done. Size: 27" T. Condition: (Excellent).
0431: Artist Reproduction Tete Jumeau.Est. US$100-US$200
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