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Early French fashion doll by Bru Jne et Cie, 14 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Old-world beauty abounds in Frasher doll auction Feb. 2

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

Early French fashion doll by Bru Jne et Cie, 14 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Early French fashion doll by Bru Jne et Cie, 14 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

OAK GROVE, Mo. – Frasher’s annual winter auction on Feb. 2 in Scottsdale, Ariz., titled “Fluer de Lys” features a fine selection of over 250 antique and collectible dolls. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

Many wonderful French bebes by Jumeau, Schmitt, Gauthier, Gesland and others are highlighted by a “mystery doll” with unique modeling, incised “F” and is thought to representative of the exquisite doll heads of the Frayon firm.

An equally stunning early Schmitt bebe with wonderful enlongated almond eyes is another highlight.

Also included are several French poupees by Bru, F.G. and Jumeau; German characters by Kammer & Rinehardt, Marseille, and Kestner; Asian models by Kestner and Simon Halbig; French characters by S.F.B.J.; an outstanding 14-inch toddler model of Kestner Hilda and a choice Hilda baby; a Hertel & Schwab “Jubilee” googly in original suit; lady dolls by Dressel, Kestner and Simon Halbig; vintage bisque kewpies; Austrian enamel miniature furnishings; a superb offering of doll hats, shoes, dresses and accessories; along with select composition Alexander Wave and Wac portrait dolls; Dionne Quintuplets; Patsty family dolls; and Shirley Temple dolls.

All will go under the hammer at the auction in the popular winter getaway city, Scottsdale, Ariz.

For details contact Barb Frasher, phone 816-625-3786.

Internet live bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

Early French fashion doll by Bru Jne et Cie, 14 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Early French fashion doll by Bru Jne et Cie, 14 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Rare French ‘A.T.’ bisque head and shoulderplate, size 8, by Thullier. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Rare French ‘A.T.’ bisque head and shoulderplate, size 8, by Thullier. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Splendid French bisque bebe by mystery maker, marked ‘F’ and thought to be from the porcelain firm of Frayon, who created heads for such firms as Steiner and Halopeau. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Splendid French bisque bebe by mystery maker, marked ‘F’ and thought to be from the porcelain firm of Frayon, who created heads for such firms as Steiner and Halopeau. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Early French bebe with extreme almond-shaped eyes, 18 inches, attributed to Schmitt & Fils. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Early French bebe with extreme almond-shaped eyes, 18 inches, attributed to Schmitt & Fils. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Fine representation of the flapper by Cuno & Otto Dressel, mold 1469. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Fine representation of the flapper by Cuno & Otto Dressel, mold 1469. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Asian character baby by Kestner and exotic-look Simon and Halbig mold 1329. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Asian character baby by Kestner and exotic-look Simon and Halbig mold 1329. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Kammer & Reinhardt characters, Marie 101 & Gretchen 114. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Kammer & Reinhardt characters, Marie 101 & Gretchen 114. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Choice Kestner ‘Hilda’ toddler in seldom-found 24-inch size. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

Choice Kestner ‘Hilda’ toddler in seldom-found 24-inch size. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

French fashion known as Jumeau portrait, 24 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.

French fashion known as Jumeau portrait, 24 inches. Frasher’s Doll Auctions image.