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The Doll as Theatre: Neapolitan and Continental Dolls from the Hanne Büktas Collection - March 6, 2021. Volume Two - Softbound

Hanne Büktas began the pursuit of Continental dolls including Grodnertal, Genoese and Neapolitans, and, as was the case with her poupée collection, the pursuit encompassed each aspect of that collecting niche, including furnishings, accessories, animals, and other accoutrements. This is her final remaining collection, her favorite, and it will be presented in a special one-day event December 5, 2020 and a 2nd part March 6, 2021. A special commemorative 2-volume catalog is in preparation and will feature nearly 500 dolls and hundreds of related ephemera, furnishings, and accessories. Volume One ships Mid-November, Volume Two ships Mid-February.
$75.00
The Doll as Theatre: Neapolitan and Continental Dolls of the 17th and 18th Century from the Hanne Büktas Collection: Volume Two - Deluxe Hardbound

Hanne Büktas began the pursuit of Continental dolls including Grodnertal, Genoese and Neapolitans, and, as was the case with her poupée collection, the pursuit encompassed each aspect of that collecting niche, including furnishings, accessories, animals, and other accoutrements. This is her final remaining collection, her favorite, and it will be presented in a special one-day event December 5, 2020 and a 2nd part March 6, 2021. A special commemorative 2-volume catalog is in preparation and will feature nearly 500 dolls and hundreds of related ephemera, furnishings, and accessories. Volume One ships Mid-November, Volume Two ships Mid-February.
$105.00
The Doll as Theatre: Neapolitan and Continental Dolls of the 17th and 18th Century from the Hanne Büktas Collection: Vol 1-2 - Softbound

Hanne Büktas began the pursuit of Continental dolls including Grodnertal, Genoese and Neapolitans, and, as was the case with her poupée collection, the pursuit encompassed each aspect of that collecting niche, including furnishings, accessories, animals, and other accoutrements. This is her final remaining collection, her favorite, and it will be presented in a special one-day event December 5, 2020 and a 2nd part March 6, 2021. A special commemorative 2-volume catalog is in preparation and will feature nearly 500 dolls and hundreds of related ephemera, furnishings, and accessories. Volume One ships Mid-November, Volume Two ships Mid-February.
$125.00
THE DOLL AS THEATRE: NEAPOLITAN AND CONTINENTAL DOLLS OF THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY FROM THE HANNE BÜKTAS COLLECTION: VOL 1-2 - DELUXE HARDBOUND

Hanne Büktas began the pursuit of Continental dolls including Grodnertal, Genoese and Neapolitans, and, as was the case with her poupée collection, the pursuit encompassed each aspect of that collecting niche, including furnishings, accessories, animals, and other accoutrements. This is her final remaining collection, her favorite, and it will be presented in a special one-day event December 5, 2020 and a 2nd part March 6, 2021. A special commemorative 2-volume catalog is in preparation and will feature nearly 500 dolls and hundreds of related ephemera, furnishings, and accessories. Volume One ships Mid-November, Volume Two ships Mid-February.
$165.00
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Playing Their Parts
November 20, 2005 in Morristown, NJ

Automata, musical boxes, and singing birds are featured in this fabulous 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 full-color pages.
$59.00
Silhouettes
September 24, 2005 in Monterey, CA

The name of the collector is left unsaid, at the request of the family, although it can be said that it is a prominent, and once well-known East Coast collection featured in many early doll research books. In the collection, you will find early paper mache dolls, Bru bébés, French poupées, mignonettes, and early wax dolls. Also American cloth and china dolls, Schoenhut and early wooden dolls, including two from the collection of the early French doll and toy historian Henri d'Allegmagne. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 140 full-color pages.
$49.00
Today's Treasures, Tomorrow's Antiques
September 25, 2005 in 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. 8.5" x 11". Hardbound. 120 full-color pages.
$49.00
Playing Make-Believe
July 10, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA

Playing make-believe is the oldest game of childhood. Those who wonder about the why of collecting yesterday's childhood objects overlook make-believe. Playing dolls – or collecting them – transports a person from the box of how things are, into a world of boundless possibilities. The rarest of the rare antique dolls are featured in this book where the world of make-believe mixes with the veritable life journey of the doll itself. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 130 full-color pages.
$39.00
Magnifique! Family Dolls of Mildred Seeley
April 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV

The legendary doll collection of Mildred Seeley is featured in this 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. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 140 full-color pages.
$49.00
With Kewpish Love
January 9, 2005 in Newport Beach, CA

Presenting more than 450 remarkable Kewpie and Rose O'Neill antique dolls and ephemera. Included are bisque action Kewpies, many never seen before, as well as original O'Neill artwork, letters, and many novelty objects, 1910–1945. 9" x 9". Hardbound. 144 full-color pages.
$49.00
Cherries Jubilee
January 8, 2005 in Newport Beach, CA

The very sound of the name, Cherries Jubilee, suggests festivity and celebration and so it's only fitting that it is the title of Theriault's 35th anniversary catalog. More than 300 of the world's finest antique dolls are included in the extraordinary auction, highlighted by the private collection of Donna Berg of Paso Robles, California, with other fine selections from private French estates. Donna Berg, herself an artist, had an eye for exceptional beauty in dolls, and the collection is instantly notable for this. 9" x 9". Hardbound. 144 full-color pages.
$49.00
J'aime Ma Bleuette
January 7, 2005 in 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 with complete descriptions and reference to original Bleuette catalogs. 9" x 9". Hardbound. 88 full-color pages.
$39.00
Best In Show
November 6, 2004 in Whippany, NJ

Fine antique dolls along with antique toy dogs take to the ring, as collectors cast their votes. Every doll is a winner here, however, where more than 300 items of the best of the best are featured. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 120 full-color pages.
$39.00
More Mid-Century American Dolls
September 11, 2004 in 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. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 90 full-color pages.
$29.00