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A Child's Dream Come TrueWestin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA - January 15, 2012
The Sunday, January 15 auction will feature a fine collection of vintage American dolls from the golden 1950s, highlighted by a collection of more than 50 Cissy fashion models, rare and mint early Elise dolls, and including such rarities as the early Rosamund Bridesmaid. Of note is a collection of 12 Alexander dolls in their original Ice Capade costumes as created in the Ice Capades studios. Also included in the auction are 1950s vintage lady and child dolls from other firms including Miss Revlon, Toni, Sweet Sue, Betsy McCall, Harriet Hubbard Ayers, and Mary Hoyer.
Other People's LivesWestin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA - January 13-14, 2012
It is the special privilege of the antique lover to hold in one’s hands not only the physical object of one’s delight, but also its particular past place in other people’s lives. For the collector of antique dolls that sense of personal connection to the past is especially intense, a doll sometimes seeming to radiate the very spirit of the child who cherished it in other times. Simply put, to speak. On January 13-14, 2012 pays homage to this concept with a 500 lot auction of antique dolls entitled “Other People’s Lives”. This year’s splendid offerings include fine French dolls from original French chateaux as well as private American collections, automata, and rare German characters, dollhouse shops and rooms including milliner’s shops from the famous Landsberg Museum of Germany, to begin to name the treasures.
To The Manor BornWaldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, New York - November 20, 2011
An extraordinary collection of historical, portrait, fashionable, and child dolls from Madame Alexander, highlighted by extremely rare models from the golden era of the 1950s. The rare collection was assembled by Los Angeles luminary, Candy Spelling, over several decades. She chose dolls not only for their great rarity but also for their pristine and vibrant presentation, and once owned, preserved them meticulously in glass vitrines in her Holmsby Hills mansion named The Manor. Her decision to return these precious dolls to the collecting world is not only a wonderful opportunity for collectors to acquire an exemplary doll, but also to view a museum-quality collection of these signature American dolls in its glorious entirety.
Many Wonderful ThingsWaldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, New York - November 19, 2011
The splendid Louis XVI rooms at New York’s historic Waldorf Astoria are a fitting venue for a superb collection of 19th century antique French dolls and automata, highlighted by the important automata of Candy Spelling, including works by Vichy, Theroude, Lambert, and Roullet et Decamps, some of which are shown below. A catalog of these rare works, along with the several hundred of the finest 19th and early 20th century dolls including exemplary examples from Bru, Schmidt et Fils, Steiner, and Jumeau.
"Raised by the Song of the Murmuring Grove"Anaheim, California at the Hyatt Regency, July 24, 2011. Preview 9AM. Auction 11AM.
An 18th century poem by the German romantic poet, Friedrich Holderlin, inspires the title of Theriault’s annual summer auction, ranging from a superior collection of rare French dolls including Suzanne Amaryllis of Rouen, a Rohmer poupée with signed Rohmer trunk and trousseau from its original French estate, to very fine German bisque art character dolls, to one-person collections of early Raggedy Ann’s and wonderful teddy bears. As always, the best of the best is presented in this Theriault’s Marquis catalog auction. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.
$59 - Curtain Call - Antique Doll Auction CatalogThe Collection of Billie Nelson Tyrrell - Marquis Auction Weekend - April 9-10, Los Angeles, CA
Billie Nelson Tyrrell’s collection includes superb rarities in French and German bisque dolls by luminary doll firms of the late 19th and early 20th Century, as well as an extremely important collection of celebrity dolls and memorabilia from 1850-1950. Outstanding examples of these are included in the 500+ lot auction catalog titled “Curtain Call”, an apt name for these beautiful dolls taking their well-deserved bows for one more time.
The Great Man's Doll - $59July 18, 2010 in Chicago, IL
Highlighted by a superb French bisque Huret poupee gifted by French poet / novelist Victor Hugo to his beloved grandaughter, Jeanne. French dolls, in fact, figure highly in the auction with an exceptional collection of French poupees with rre body styles and rare portrait-like faces. French bebs alsonear mint lenci dolls, Kathe Kruse, dollhouses, and unique dolls such as the outstanding wax portrait doll said to be Marie Antoinette.
The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill -$69January 7-8, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA
An auction of world-class antique dolls from the private estate collection of June Ellen Lane of Lake Arrowhead, California. For June Ellen Lane, the acquisition of a rare doll was not enough. Because the rare doll must also be the best quality example that could be found of that model. And further, because she sought not only rarity and quality, but eagerly searched to learn all the social and personal history that could be learned about her dolls, they simply seem to beam with specialness.
The Boys' Collection - $59January 9, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA
Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig of Munich, Germany are born collectors and although their home is a veritable wonderland of carefully-chosen 19th century antiques, it has been their antique dollhouse collection that most captured their collecting soul. Collectors of dollhouses, dollhouse miniatures, miniature stores and kitchens have had glimpses of The Boys’ Collection, as it came to be known, when photographs of many of their objects appeared in the books, Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories and Christian Hacker, Antique German Dollhouses. But that only touched the surface of this remarkable collection.
The Lynda Christian Collection - $19November 21, 2010 at the Historic Waldorf-Astoria, New York
“The Lynda Christian Collection of Neopolitan, Porcelain, Door of Hope and Wax Dolls” will be offered at auction mid-afternoon on Sunday. A separate catalog is available for $19 (complementary to catalog subscribers.)
O'Fancy - What a Jubilee! -$59November 20-21, 2010 at the Historic Waldorf-Astoria, New York
Highlights include the rarest of the rare in German characters, impeccably preserved along with a superb collection of petite French bébés and very rare all-bisque mignonettes, presented alongside museum-quality miniature Parisian doll accessories of the mid/late 19th century. A very small sampling of the collection of German character dolls is shown here, many having been featured in published articles in Antique Doll Collector. More than 600 dolls and doll related objects are featured in this commemorative 200+ page full-color catalog.
Fitting & Proper- $49October 24, 2010 in Washington, DC
He was born in France on the feast day of St. Perfectus. Which may explain why Emile-Louis Jumeau spent his life in the pursuit of perfection. When the landmark work, The Jumeau Book, by François Theimer and Florence Theriault was published in 1995, the importance of the Jumeau firm was confirmed once and for all. It is now the 15th anniversary of that book’s publication, and in celebration Theriault’s presents a world-class auction highlighted by a bevy of beautiful Jumeau dolls. While Jumeau dolls give focus to the day, the auction highlights important dolls by other French makers, too. Notable is the presentation of an outstanding doll by Albert Marque, #65 from the series of 100 dolls that were created in 1916. The doll was acquired by a private North Carolina collector in 1943 from the noted Charlotte antique dealer, Mr. Tipton, and remained in her loving care for more than 65 years.
In a Perfect World - $49October 23, 2010 in Washington, DC
Over 300 dresses, bonnets, shoes and accessories ranging from early costumes to French fashions for poupées to stunning silk and velvet bébé costumes, and charming costumes for child and character dolls.
The Pup in the Ruffled Cap, The Boy in Papa's ShoeMarch 28, 2010 in Short Hills, NJ
An auction highlighted by several very fine private collections.The auction contains more than 300 lots of very special choices.
Echoes of Remembered Rooms, Volume I- $89January 8, 2010 in Newport Beach, CA
An exceptional 225 page book featuring 125 antique doll houses, doll rooms and kitchens, and hundreds of rare miniature furnishings, accessories and dolls. The book features the 30-year collection of Hanne Buktas of Vienna, Austria. "These extraordinary objects from the 19th and early 20th century are a testament to one woman’s vision of a perfect past", says Florence Theriault who authored the book. Hardbound, thousands of full color photographs, each object described in detail. 12" x 9"
Past Perfect- $49November 1, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ
In the quest for vintage Alexander dolls, one must make the choice: the rare or the perfect. Dolls apearas they left the shelves half a century ago. And then at a second glance, you notice that they are the rare models that appear on the market only a few times each decade. Such is the Collection of the late Martha Hester of houston, texas, whose dolls were among those featured in the book Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend.
Echoes of Remembered Rooms, Volume II -$89January 10, 2010 in Newport Beach, CA
An exceptional 225 page book featuring 125 antique doll houses, doll rooms and kitchens, and hundreds of rare miniature furnishings, accessories and dolls. The book features the 30-year collection of Hanne Buktas of Vienna, Austria. "These extraordinary objects from the 19th and early 20th century are a testament to one woman’s vision of a perfect past", says Florence Theriault who authored the book. Hardbound, thousands of full color photographs, each object described in detail. 12" x 9"
In Perfect Harmony - $59January 9, 2010 in Newport Beach, CA
An extraordinary collection of the rareest antique dolls, focusing on elusive models and unusual faces. French dolls include the mischievous Jumeau character 203 and his lovely lady partner who were featured on the cover of Doll news in February 1964 along wih their fascinating history; boh are still grabed in their impeccably-preserved more-than-a-century old festival costumes. More than 300 dolls and doll related objects are featured in this commemorative 168 page full-color catalog.
Last Loveliest Smile - $49October 31, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ
Slendid dolls with lovely smiles or wistful faces are present throughout the nearly 400 lot auction of rare antique dolls, and offer choices galore for every collector. From doll furniture to early lady dolls wonderful bisque models with sculpted hair.
Playful Art,The 20th Century Doll -$39July 12, 2009 in Atlanta, GA
Featuring dolls from the private collection of john Axe, more than 250 dolls that were the belved playthings of American children from 1920's to 1960's. Ranging from wonderful Shirley Temple dolls #1 barbies to Pinocchio, Dionne Quintuplets Charlie McCarthy and other celebrity and character composition models.
Dance of the Hours- $59July 12, 2009 in Atlanta, GA
Featuring the extremely rare prtrait model designed by the Parisian sculptor Albert Marque. In veritya rae Princess Juliana by Gebruder Heubach, early cloth dolls, Kathe Kruse, Schoenhut toys, and paper mache characters.
Let The Little Lambs Play- $49April 26, 2009 in Short Hills, NJ
Theriault's offers a springtime bouquet of dolls, a felicitous mixture of beautiful bebes and innocent cloth folk dolls, of tiny yet elegant all bisque mignonettes and rowdy plump-bodied toddlers, of saucy studio cloth dolls and slender-bodied paper mache and bisque ladies. More than 300 fine antique and vintage dolls along with a garden of other childhood fancies and ephemera.- $49 - Catalog Auction - 04/26/09 - Short Hills, NJCAT-1088 - $49 - Let The Little Lambs Play - Marquis Catalog Auction - Short Hills, NJ
Theriault's offers a springtime bouquet of dolls, a felicitous mixture of beautiful bebes and innocent cloth folk dolls, of tiny yet elegant all bisque mignonettes and rowdy plump-bodied toddlers, of saucy studio cloth dolls and slender-bodied paper mache and bisque ladies. More than 300 fine antique and vintage dolls along with a garden of other childhood fancies and ephemera. 
The Ties that Bind - $49January 11, 2009 in Newport Beach, CA
More than 300 antique doll costumes are featured, including gowns for fashionable lady dolls, dresses for French bebes or German bisque children, along with bonnets, shoes and complete trousseaux. Divided into chapters by theme and decade. A value guide is included. 8 1/2" x 11".
Margaret Hartshorn Collection - $59January 9, 2009 in Newport Beach, CA
Early 18th and 19th century dolls of wood, cloth and porcelain are featured in the 136 page art-quality book with detailed descriptions of each. 8" x 11".
Keeper of the Dolls - $75January 10, 2009 in Newport Beach, CA
More than 300 of the world's rarest antique dolls are featured in the 150 page book, along with doll houses, pull toys, paintings of children, miniature dolls, fine doll furniture and other researched identification and documentation of every object, and value key. 10" x 10". 165 pages. Hardbound.
Music, Motion, Fancy - $75November 23, 2008 in Morristown, NJ
Rare automata and musical boxes from the 19th century are featured, including several oustanding models never previously documented. Multiple images of many pieces capture the "actions" of acrobats, clowns, and magicians. A gorgeous full-color book. 9" x 12". 158 pages.
Dimples & Sawdust -$59October 11, 2008 in Half Moon Bay, CA
The legendary doll collection of early doll author and connoisseur, Madaline Selfridge, is presented in rich colors, against a background of delicate early valentines and paper ephemera also collected by her. 8" X 11". 148 pages.
Crowning Glories- $49July 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV
In the mid 19th century, jewelry made of hair was so popular that a complete exhibition was presented at the 1853 Crystal Palace international Expoition in London. It is the discoery of a fine small collection of these works of art, so closely related to the history of our beloved 19th century dolls, that inspires this theme. 8 1/2" X 11"
A Fine Pretending Tea - $49May 8, 2008 in Chicago,IL
Morre than 400 fine antique dolls, French Bebes to rare German bisque characters. Also examples of early Edo period japanese dolls.
Private Collections - $49March 29, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring the best of the best dolls from discriminating private owners and estates. Wonderful dolls from superb French and german Bisque, fine French poupees, kewpies, wax and paper mache. Rare kewpies and all-bisque characters also a group of deirable near mint portrait cissy dolls. 8 1/2" X 11"
When the Circus came to Town -$75November 11, 2007 in Morristown, NJ
A fabulous collection of antique dolls, toys, automata and even glass canes is presented in full-color in this art book. Historical background of each piece is given, as well as the actual personal history of many of the objects including the famous "Consuelo's Bridesmaid" and Jumbo the Elephant, a gift of P.T. Barnum to his friend Wesley Redhead. The rare Levitation Man automata, of which only two are known in the world, is also shown with detailed multi-photographs. Handbound with dust jacket. 9" x 12".
The Wee Ones -$49January 4, 2008 in Newport Beach, CA
Mischief is in the eye of the beholder, but sometimes the wide-eyed "who, me?" of the mischief-maker leaves no room for doubt. Meet more than 200 rascals and scamps with twinkles in their eyes or a whistle on their lips. And you'll find snow babies, comic characters, and related novelty dolls, too. Most are wee, but, just for scale, we've included a group of big brother googlies, too! Hardbound, full-color photographs, 72 pages.
In the Mind's Eye Geri Baker Collection-$75January 5, 2008 in Newport Beach, CA
Featuring the Geri E. Baker world class collection of antique dolls, including important examples by French dollmakers Thuillier, Halopeau, Bru, Schmitt, and Jumeau, in superb original costumes, along with an outstanding collection of French poupees highlighted by the famous Blondinette and her trousseau. There are, too, rare German bisque art character dolls as well as early dolls including the very rare one-of-a-kind French wooden court dolls. Over 350 objects. 160 pages, full-color, hardbound, with value key. 8 " x 12".
Images - $49September 22, 2007 in Bellevue, WA
All original French bebes, early china, paper dolls, poupées with trouseaux.
Puppen & Spielzeug Museum - $75January 6, 2007 Newport Beach, CA
The three-decade museum, now closed, was housed in an historic building in old Vienna, and was home to thousands of remarkable antique dolls and playthings. They are all shown in this commemorative hardbound book, in full-color with historic references. 188 pages, with value key. 8 " x 12".
Grand Notes, Collection of Carole Zvonar - $59July 15, 2007 in Detroit, MI - $59
I bought my first antique doll for $1 when I was 5 years old, she said. "Antiques are the only dolls I have ever loved." Dr. Carole Jean Stoessel Zvonar has collected antique dolls from the age of 5. Her lifetime achievement of collecting those dolls are all shown in this commemorative hardbound book. 144 pages. Full-color. With value key. 8 " x 11".
Two Different Worlds - $49March 17, 2007 in Atlanta, GA
French dolls from Paris Store Au Nain Belu contrast a Collection of Alabama babies.
Collection of Madame Petyt- $75May 5, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
Madame Andrée Petyt, the elegant European lady whose collection was visited by Belgian royalty, never played with dolls as a child. She came to dolls, she explained, through a love of fashion and an enduring fascination with doll costumes and the history of clothing those dolls personified. This explains the particular vision of Madame Petyt whose extraordinary collection of rare dolls in exquisite costumes are featured in a full-color commemorative hardbound book with historic references. 188 pages, hardbound with value key. 8 " x 11".
Paper Doll Collection of Shirley Fischer - $49November 12, 2006 at Hyatt, Morristown, NJ
The three-decade museum, now closed, was housed in an historic building in old Vienna, and was home to thousands of remarkable antique dolls and playthings. They are all shown in this commemorative hardbound book, in full-color with historic references. 188 pages, with value key. 8 " x 12".
Fits and Starts, Costumes -$49January 7, 2007 in Newport Beach, CA
This is the seventh in a series of books about antique doll costumes by Florence Theriault. More than 300 antique doll costumes are featured, including gowns for fashionable lady dolls, dresses for French bebes or German bisque children, along with bonnets, shoes and complete trousseaux. Divided into chapters by theme and decade. A value guide is included. 8 " x 11". Softbound. 136 pages. Full-color.
'...Walk on Wings', Antique and Automata -$49November 11, 2006 in Morristown, NJ
Rare automata and gorgeous French & German bisque
American Dolls, 1950-1965- $45September 24, 2006 in Monterey, CA
Mostly-mint rarities from America's premiere dollmakers of Alexander, Mattel, Vogue, and others are offered. Full-color catalog. 8 " x 11". 136 pages.
Scenes from the Court - $49July 9, 2006 in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 135 pages of French and German Bisque dolls, early French wonders.
Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO-Session 2Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO Foundation
The first important European antique doll and toy museum sold in America. The landmark Museum, founded nearly a half-century ago by the Christiansen Family of Denmark, includes over 2000 antique dolls, toys, dollhouses, paper ephemera and other childhood objects of the 18th-early 20th century. More than 392 pages, thousands of color photographs, and after-auction prices realized in two hard-cover volumes, luxuriously boxed 2 volumes in slip case. 8 " x 12".- Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO-Session 1Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO Foundation
The first important European antique doll and toy museum sold in America. The landmark Museum, founded nearly a half-century ago by the Christiansen Family of Denmark, includes over 2000 antique dolls, toys, dollhouses, paper ephemera and other childhood objects of the 18th-early 20th century. More than 392 pages, thousands of color photographs, and after-auction prices realized in two hard-cover volumes, luxuriously boxed 2 volumes in slip case. 8 " x 12". - Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO-Session 3Antique Dolls & Toys of LEGO Foundation
The first important European antique doll and toy museum sold in America. The landmark Museum, founded nearly a half-century ago by the Christiansen Family of Denmark, includes over 2000 antique dolls, toys, dollhouses, paper ephemera and other childhood objects of the 18th-early 20th century. More than 392 pages, thousands of color photographs, and after-auction prices realized in two hard-cover volumes, luxuriously boxed 2 volumes in slip case. 8 " x 12". 
An Airy Dalliance- $49March 11, 2006 in Morristown, NJ
A wonderful collection including rare Lenci dolls.
'Playing Their Parts' - $59November 20, 2005 in Morristown, NJ
Automata, musical boxes, and singing birds are featured in this fabulous full-color book. Included are detailed descriptions of each of the movements, names of music, and other historical background references. Exceptional for reference, or just to enjoy reading about and seeing these superb antique treasures. 9"x 12". Hardbound. 180 pages.
Memories of a Marriage - $49January, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA
The bride doll has a special place in the history of doll collecting. Featured in this full-color 108 page book is a collection of 100 French wedding globes from a private French museum, as well as antique dolls in wedding costumes, and antique cake toppers. Hardbound, 10" x 10".
'Purple Skies, Plum Delights - $59January, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA
The world's rarest dolls were collected by the perspicacious seeker of the finest French and German bisque dolls from the golden age of the 19th century. The 167 page hardbound book in full-color features and describes the complete collection. With price key. 8 " x 11".
Silhouettes - $49September 24, 2005 at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA
Collection featured in many early doll research books, in the collection , early paper mache dolls, bru bebs, mignonettes, and early wax dolls. Also American Cloth and china dolls Schocnhut and early wooden dolls.
'Today's Treasures, ....' - $49September 25, 2005 at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA
A treasury of 250 European and American artist dolls, 1970–2000, highlighted by a collection of early dolls by R. John Wright are featured with well-detailed descriptions and beautiful color photographs of every doll. Important for collectors is a price key to today's values of these beautiful treasures. 120 pages.
'Play Make-Believe - $39July 10, 2005 at The Loews Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
The rarest of the rare antique dolls are featured.
Magnifique! Family Dolls of Mildred Seeley - $49April 30, 2005 at Hyatt Lake, Las Vegas, NV
The legendary doll collection of Mildred Seeley is featured in this new art-quality book. Known among doll collectors for more than a quarter-century, Mildred Seeley autographed her many books and signed her letters with the unswerving statement “for the love of dolls.” More than 250 of the world’s most beautiful dolls from the Seeley Collection, resplendent in antique costumes and finery, are featured. Prices included. Hardcover, filled with exquisite photography. 8 1/2" x 11".
With Kewpish Love - $49January 9, 2005 at Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA
A 144 page full-color book presenting more than 450 remarkable Kewpie and Rose O'Neill antique dolls and ephemera. Includes bisque action Kewpies, many never seen before, as well as original O'Neill artwork, letters, and many novelty objects, 1910–1945. With price key. Hardcover, color photographs. 9" x 9".
J'aime Ma Bleuette - $39January 7, 2005 at Wesin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA
The title is in French, but the book is in English.Included are more than 50 different Bleuette dolls, some with original trousseaux and boxes, along with 150 rare Bleuette costumes offered by Gautier-Langereau. Each is photographed in full-color with complete descriptions and reference to original Bleuette catalogs. With price key. 9" x 9". Hardbound. Color photographs. 88 pages.
Cherries Jubilee - $49January 8, 20005 at Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA
Superb hardbound book with the world's most beautiful doll.
Best In Show - $39November 6, 2004 at Hanover Marriott, Whippany, NJ
The best of the best qntique dolls and collections of toy dogs.
Mid-Century Doll- $29September 11, 2004 at The Sheraton, Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a superb private collection of more than 100 very rare 1950s Alexander-kin fashionable children and Cissettes, an extraordinary collection of fabulous and nearly impossible-to-find early boxed costumes for 1950s Alexander dolls, and a fine group of near-mint hard plastic dolls from various manufacturers.
Mid-Century Dolls, the Meisner collection- $29September 11, 2004 at Sheraton, Los Angeles, CA
Laura Meisner championed the collecting of high-style fashion dolls over a twenty year period. This one-person collection is highlighted by fashion dolls of the 1950s including Barbie, Alexander Cissy and Elise, Miss Revlon, Jill and Jan, and Miss Ginger; along with Ideal Toni, Shirley Temple, and rare Alexander hard plastic children of the 1950s.
Peanut Butter Picnics, Rainy Afternoons - $39August 1, 2004 at Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Antique bisque dolls, Bleuettes, fashions and American-composition dolls included.
Lovingly, Jane Withers Doll Collection -$29August 1, 2004 at Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Being one of the most famous child stars of the late 30s, Jane Withers was in a unique position to assemble a doll collection which perfectly exemplified the popular culture of 1930's America. This book shows 200 of the finest dolls of Withers' collection, alongside black-and-white archival photographs of the child Jane Withers playing with her dolls, or alongside celebrities like Walt Disney and Shirley Temple. There are numerous anecdotes told in Withers' own words. 8 " x 8 ".
First Blush - $39March 13, 2004 in Hilton, Boca Raton, FL
Superb antique dolls in all categories.
'Pie in the Sky, Cow over the Moon....' -$39May 16, 2004 at Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Mignonettes are featured along with fine French and German dolls.
The Golden Age of Automata... - $59May 15, 2004 at Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
The 19th century produced an extraordinary wealth of luxurious mechanical dolls and toys known as automata. Mostly made in small studios in Paris from the years 1848–1915, these luxury playthings brought to life both exotic and everyday events of the times. Nearly 150 of these rare automata, from the private collection of world-renown collector Christian Bailly, are shown in this remarkable and extensive art book. Full descriptions and important historical commentary are included. The book is a must-have addition to Bailly’s own book, Automata: The Golden Age, published in 1987 and long out of print. Included in this new book are commentary and foreword by Christian Bailly, as well as reprints of important segments of the original book. 150 pages. Hardbound, art quality paper, each object color photographed.
Penny Toys From Heaven - $39January 11, 2004 at Sutton Place Hotel, Newport Beach, CA
Featuring the legendary collection of the late Jane Anderson with over 250 rare antique tin penny toys. Themes range from animals to children to early avaiation and automobiles. Collectors will delight in the detail and vibrancy of these tiny objects, none larger than 5". Price guide included. Softbound. 9" x 9".
Life's a Beach - Sand Pails and Sand Toys- $39January 11, 2004 at Sutton Place Hotel, Newport Beach, CA
If you love childhood objects, then you will love tin sand pails. Decorated with vivid lithography, many pails depict girls playing with dolls — a perfect collorary for doll collectors. More than 400 vintage tin sand pails and related toys are presented in this book, featuring the collection of the late Jane Anderson. Prices included. Softbound. 120 pages. 9" x 9".
Fancy That! Antique Costumes & Accessories-$39January 9, 2004 in Sutton Place Hotel, Newport Beach, CA
This is the sixth in a series of books about antique doll costumes by Florence Theriault. More than 300 antique doll costumes are featured, including gowns for fashionable lady dolls, dresses for French bebes or German bisque children, along with bonnets, shoes and complete trousseaux. Divided into chapters by theme and decade. A value guide is included. 8 1/2" x 11".
Bon-Bons For The Bonnet Ladies of TiffinJanuary 10, 2004 at Sutton Place Hotel, Newport Beach, CA
In 19th century France, candy was dandy, but candy presented in an elegant or whimsical or downright funny box was even better. Fancey boites de bon-bons, known simply as candy boxes, prevailed in Paris from at least the early part of the century, and so precious were the boxes that after the candy was gone, the box was saved and cherished for generations.
A Long Walk Home - $39November 9, 2003 in Whippany, NJ
Dolls and Toys that could be found in American household from the early 20th century
American Glass Candy Containers- $29November 7, 2003 in Whippany, NJ
Made in small-town America during the beginning years of the 20th century, candy containers are surely "one of the truest forms of Americana." More than 300 antique candy containers are photographed and described from the 1876–1950 era. Price guide included. Softbound. 9" x 9".
Fa'vours in Candlebeam Rooms- $39July 20, 2003 in New Orleans, LA
Featuring superb antique dolls in all categories.
300 Impossible Things Before Noon- $49May 17, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV
This book pays tribute to the imaginations of doll and toy makers of the past 150 years who have created seemingly impossible playthings. Begin with an astonishing one-person private collection of rare Gebruder Heubach dolls and figurines, and continue with an exceptional array of French dolls and automata. The toy collection is a delight, comprised of German and American tin lithographed works from the 19th century to the 1940s. Prices included. Hardbound. 124 pages. 10" x 10".
The French Lieutenant's Bride - $37Febuary 22, 2003 in Boca Raton, FL
Antique bisque dolls, Bleuettes, fashions and American-composition dolls included.
Lady Dolls of the 19th Century - $49January 3, 2003 in Newport Beach, California
Throughout history, lady dolls have been both fashion mannequins and children's playthings. In the 19th century privileged children owned lady dolls of paper mache, china and bisque with extraordinary wardrobes and accessories. The objects of childhood dreams, the dolls also served as lessons in proper dressing and demeanor. Hundreds of German and French dolls and their fashions are featured in this hardcover, full-color book. Prices included. 7 " x 10 ".
Dolls, A Moveable Feast - $49January 4, 2003 in Newport Beach, California
A mouth-watering selection including German character dolls, gorgeous French bebes, rare early china dolls (including some from the Mildred Seeley Collection), all-bisque mignonettes, rare-size impish googlies, 18th-century wooden court dolls (from the private collection of the late Claude Detave of Paris), and superb diminutive furniture. 118 pages. Hardbound. 9" x 11".
Toy Stoves 1850-1950 - $49January 5, 2003 in Newport Beach, California
The only reference book on antique and vintage toy stoves made in America, Germany and France. Lots of photographic details, historical info, and just a pleasure to browse. Over 200 stoves shown in color, fully described. Value key included. Hardbound. 9" x 9".
Vintage Alexander - $39January 05, 2003 in Newport Beach, California
Every doll collector will have a new appreciation of the extraordinary work of the American icon doll firm when they view these 250 rare dolls, 1930–1965, in original and near mint condition. 104 pages. Softbound. 8 1/2" x 11".
The Happy Life of a Collector -$49November 09, 2002 in Saddle Brook, NJ
The 50-year-collection of well-known collector Naomi Bryant is featured in this hardcover book that will have special appeal to lovers of French and Germany antique dolls. Other antique playthings in the book include dollhouse, mignonettes, costumes, the 1930s portrait series of ladies by Alexander, and rare artist dolls by Dewees Cochran. Prices included. 8 1/2" x 11".
My Life as a Doll - $49July 28, 2002 in Denver, CO
A tiny wooden doll, born in 1840, makes a hundred-year voyage through the world of dolls, remarking on dolls and doll history as she travels. The unusual storyline provides a thread to 250 rare and beautiful antique dolls of all sorts that are featured in the book. 112 pages. Hardbound. 8 " x 11".
Promises of Paris- $37January 5, 2002 in Newport Beach, CA
Antique bisque dolls and American-composition dolls included.
Quiet Footsteps- $37Febuary 23, 2002 in Boca Raton, FL
Featuring superb antique dolls in all categories.
A Whispering of Dolls- $49January 4,2002 in Newport Beach, CA
If you want to be heard, whisper. In a world of noise, little is sometimes the loudest. So, too, it is with little dolls, those measuring 12" or smaller and known affectionately by collectors as “the little ones”or “pocketdolls.” This is the third in a series of books about little dolls by author Florence Theriault and includes more than 200 rare examples with details of faces, bodies and marks, and heart-stopping vignette photographs. 10" x 10".
The Mildred Seeley Collection - $49May 18, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV
The legendary doll collection of Mildred Seeley is featured in this new art-quality book. Known among doll collectors for more than a quarter-century, Mildred Seeley autographed her many books and signed her letters with the unswerving statement “for the love of dolls.” More than 250 of the world’s most beautiful dolls from the Seeley Collection, resplendent in antique costumes and finery, are featured. Prices included. Hardcover, filled with exquisite photography. 8 1/2" x 11".