15" (38 cm.) Margaret-face model, ash blonde curls and bangs, walking-style body, wearing tagged navy blue iridescent taffeta dress with white pique collar and cuffs, pearl buckle belt, white bonnet with flowers and black lace, taffeta petticoat with tulle ruffle, panties, stockings, black front-snap shoes. Near mint. Alexander, 1955, the model was marketed as "Mommie and Me", this version being a department store exclusive for Lane Bryant, with original box. Included is the original 5" painted eye hard plastic doll by Irwin Plastic Co., wearing original baby outfit created for the doll by Alexander. Both dolls have beautiful complexion and costume, her unique and original hat not seen with any other Madame Alexander doll.
Presale Estimate:
800/1000
Realized Price:
$800
8" (20 cm.) Brunette wig with flip curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing tagged ensemble comprising navy blue iridescent taffeta dress, pink velvet puff hat, white organdy slip, panties, black suede-like side-snap shoes, white knit socks. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1954, described in Alexander brochures as "all dressed up", the little doll was issued in 1954 in conjunction with "Winsome Binnie Walker" in matching costume.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$450
8" (20 cm.) Tosca wig with shoulder length flip curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing navy blue flannel jacket with silver buttons and white collar, matching cap with white streamers and red pom-poms, sleeveless dress with white cotton bodice and pleated Scottish plaid skirt, white socks, black suede-like side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1955, model 452, described as "Wendy ready for a plane trip".
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$375
8" (20 cm.) Dark brunette hair with short curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing costume variation of #3, this example with matching jacket to #3, blue navy cap with red pom-poms, dress with white pleated cotton skirt, petticoat, panties, white socks and red suede-like side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1955, Model #452, a costume variation of #3 "Wendy Ready for a Plane Trip".
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$175
20" (51 cm.) Blonde wig with shoulder-length curls and curly bangs, lady-style body, wearing crisp peacock-blue taffeta cocktail dress with dropped waist and very full skirt, ivory taffeta can-can petticoat, matching lace-edged panties, seamed stockings, black sling-strap heels, black velvet bolero with rose corsage, black velvet hair band with generously-accented pink and blue flowers and black netting, carrying little box with pink flowers. Near mint condition with gorgeous complexion and vibrant costume colors of which this dress is a rare color variation. Alexander, model 2017, 1956, described in the 1956 catalog as "looking so charming in a smart cocktail dress."
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
Realized Price:
$1,400
8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair with short curls and bangs, bent-knee walking-style body, wearing luxurious purple velvet pinafore dress over pink dotted Swiss sleeve with puffed sleeves, matching purple velvet cap with purple ribbons at back crown, pink organdy petticoat, pink panties, white socks, black side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged Alexander. Near mint condition, very beautiful complexion and vibrant costume. Alexander, 1957, #389. The costume was described in the company catalog as "the most fashionable little girl in town".
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$1,100
8" (20 cm.) Short auburn hair with curls and bangs, straight-leg non-walking body, wearing original tagged pink sheer nylon sleeveless dress with lace trim, white cotton lace trimmed panties, stiffened net cap with lace edging and unusual woven detail at back crown, socks, side-snap shoes, and carrying little woven basket with plush chicks. Excellent condition. Alexander, 1953, pink variation of the "Easter Girl" costume appearing in that year's catalog, with especially beautiful painting of face.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$650
8" (20 cm.) Auburn wig with flip curls and bangs, bendable-knee walking-style body, wearing original tagged pink organdy dress under pale blue pinafore with ruffled hem, pale pink taffeta petticoat and panties with Val lace, white socks, black suede-like side-snap shoes, pink woven bonnet with garland of white flowers. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1957, the costume first appeared in the Alexander catalog in 1954 in variant color design of blue dress and pink pinafore.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
Realized Price:
$350
8" (20 cm.) Brunette wig with curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing original tagged pale pink cotton dress with dainty floral print and lace edging, matching cap and panties, white socks, pink suede-like side-snap shoes. Excellent condition, some wear to shoes. Alexander, #530. The costume appeared in the 1958 catalog described as "looking cool and summery".
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$300
18" (46 cm.) Light brunette hair arranged in original curly coiffure, sleep eyes with perfect lashes, unusual ball-jointed walking-style body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, wearing original blue taffeta dress with lace edging, blue sash and floral cluster, undergarments, socks, purple velvet bonnet with flowers, purple suede-like shoes trimmed with a white violet and carrying hat box with fashion award emblem. Excellent condition. Alexander, the doll was presented in the 1954 Alexander catalog as "Sweet Violet" with unique shoes and hat.
Presale Estimate:
500/700
Realized Price:
$600