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"And Then the Page Turns..." May 15-16, 2021 Marquis Auction Catalog

Theriault’s May 2021 Marquis Auction is a veritable library of dolls, each waiting to turn the page for the next chapter in its life. Outstanding selections ranging from a superb early English wooden doll with trousseau (ex-collection Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art) to a fabulous trio of tiny French bisque Bébé Brus, sizes 0, 1, and 2, along with their tiny cousin, Bébé A.T. A fine American Izannah Walker doll is featured along with other mid-1800s dolls including fine porcelain dolls by KPM. There are automata, rare German character dolls, dollhouse furnishings, outstanding French bisque poupées, and fine all-bisque miniature dolls, more than 500 dolls in the two-day event.
$59.00
"Vintage Barbie" - Uncataloged May 1, 2021 Marquis Auction

Ranging from the highly sought #1 blonde ponytail Barbie in original trademark box to a blonde NRFB American Girl to blonde flip curls Stacey in store display costume. And nearly 100 additional rare models. Too, there are dozens of rare costumes, rare gift sets, and more than 300 lots in the auction. Absentee, telephone, and live bidding is available. For more information email info@theriaults.com or call 410-224-3655.
$10.00
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Bread and Roses
July 26, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

The Ursula Brecht collection of more than 300 important dolls and ephemera will be presented at a Marquis auction, Bread and Roses, conducted by Theriault's on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. The auction includes exceptional French dolls, rare Lenci dolls from the personal collection of Lenci doll author, Nancy Lazenby, important dollhouse rooms and furnishings from the Hanne Büktas Collection, and more. 9" x 12". Hardbound. 220 pages.
$75.00
Soirée: Antique Dolls and Automata
May 14, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 250 of the world’s finest and rare antique dolls, automata, and music boxes are offered on Saturday, May 14th featuring the collection of the late Ron Connor of Rogers, Arkansas collected over many decades. 9" x 12". Softbound. 160 pages.
$75.00
Sanctuary
March 19, 2016 in Naples, Florida

The world’s finest antique dolls are offered, highlighted by important dolls from the Toby Kinslow collection. Over 350 rare and fine antique dolls are presented including a very choice collection of French bébés from Bru, Steiner, Schmitt, Jumeau and others, as well as their earlier poupées, many with portrait faces and most with desirable articulated wooden bodies. There are rare German bisque characters, French automata, German handwind toys, dolls with trousseaux, rare Japanese Ichimatsu, curiosities including French toy hotte baskets filled with miniature toys, Thorne room, bathing beauties, The Sewing Companion lady, rare Kewpies and much more. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 148 pages.
$59.00
The Carabet Collection of Antique Japanese Dolls
January 10, 2016 in Newport Beach, California

Some astute American collectors have made the study and careful acquisition of important Japanese dolls their mission. One such collection, features this collection, and in its homage an outstanding 200-page hardbound book has been prepared. Featuring dolls from the Carabet Collection of antique Japanese Ningyō at auction. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 184 pages.
$75.00
Forever Young
January 9, 2016 in Newport Beach, California

The Alice Florence Schott Collection of rare early dolls has not been long-lost, but rather lost-in-plain-sight. Bequeathed to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (of which Alice Schott was one of the founders) in the mid-1900s, the dolls have been carefully-preserved in the museum archives for decades. Highlighted by a superb all-original French bisque art doll by Albert Marque, with life-long provenance. 10” x 10”. Hardbound.180 pages.
$59.00
The Memory of All That
November 21, 2015 in New York, New York

An auction catalog featuring selections from private collections including Mary Krombholz of Ohio, superb dolls and automata from private French estates, very fine maitrise quality doll furnishings, and with inspiration drawn from a private California collection of early mid-20th century couturier lady hats which are also included. Softbound. 9.5" x 9.5". 136 pages.
$49.00
Love, Shirley Temple, Take Two: From Schoolgirl to Storybook
November 22, 2015 in New York, New York

Including the teen years and more childhood related items from her personal collection. Commemorative catalog with special features not available to online viewers. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 180 pages.
$75.00
A Matter of Circumstance
October 17, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona

Featuring private estate dolls from important French and German collections. Rare and exquisite French bisque bebes from the most sought after doll makers including Bru, Schmitt, Halopeau ("H"), Jumeau, Joanny, Steiner, Gaultier, and others. German bisque art characters that are as captivating as they are rare from Kammer and Reinhardt, Kestner, Simon and Halbig, and Gebruder Heubach. There are miscevious googlies, elegant poupees, mignonettes, all-bisque characters, early Kathe Kruse, rare ladies of bisque and porcelain with sculpted hair, early wooden and American folk, fine early maitrise miniature furniture, and rare Schoenhut models. 300 lots are featured. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 140 pages.
$49.00
Love, Shirley Temple, Collector's Book
July 14, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri

"Love, Shirley Temple - Movie Costumes, Dolls, and Childhood Memorabilia from Her Personal Archives." Commemorative catalog with special features not available to online viewers. The personal childhood collection of Shirley Temple, comprising over 500 costumes, dolls, playthings and memorabilia from 1928-1940. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 356 full-color pages.
$75.00
Among Friends, The Billie and Paige Welker Collection
July 15, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri

"Among Friends, The Billie and Paige Welker Collection." An Extraordinary Private Collection of Rare French Bébés, German Characters, and American Folk Dolls." Commemorative catalog with special features not available to online viewers. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 160 full-color pages.
$75.00