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"Other Kinds of Roses, Different Ways to Dance" Antique Doll Auction at Theriault's June 6, 2020
Throughout its 50th anniversary year, Theriault’s Marquis auctions will echo our earlier catalog titles from the past, those that most capture our common sense of history. In such a spirit, Theriault’s revives a title from a 25th anniversary doll catalog, "Other Kinds of Roses, Different Ways to Dance" for the upcoming Studio Marquis Auction June 6, 2020. Highlighting the cataloged Marquis auction is the very fine collection of Madame Bossard of Luzerne, Switzerland. The collection features fine early dolls as well as dollhouses and miniatures.
$59.00
The Lifelong Collection of Connie Bailey at Theriault's July 18, 2020
Marquis Catalogued Doll Auction, July 18, 2020 - The Lifelong Antique Doll Collection of Connie Bailey at Theriault's Marquis Studio Auction Weekend, July 18-19, 2020.
$59.00
Madame Alexander, The Trudy Butler Collection at Theriault's July 19, 2020
Marquis Catalogued Doll Auction, July 19, 2020 - Madame Alexander, The Trudy Butler Collection at Theriault's Special Marquis Studio Auction Weekend, July 18-19, 2020.
$59.00
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An Airy Dalliance
March 11, 2006 in Morristown, NJ
The approach of spring signals a lightness of being, a flirtation with the fresh breezes that waft away winter's serious stuff. An airy dalliance. Such a phrase might also describe the exceptional antique doll collection presented here. A fragrant medley of dolls highlighted by the private estate dolls of the late Christine Olson of Tucson, Arizona, and its offerings range from the most beautiful of French bébés to wonderful collections of Door of Hope dolls, piano babies, German characters, and Steiff bears. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 116 full-color pages.
$49.00
Purple Skies, Plum Delights
January 7, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA
"The faces, it was always the faces" are the words of Lucy Morgan in describing her world-class collection of antique bisque dolls that include virtually every important maker and model from the golden years, 1860-1925. There are the elegant bébés of rich purple skies, and the impish rascals so aptly described as "plum delights". The book features the nearly 300 antique doll collection. 8.5" x 11". Hardbound. 168 full-color pages.
$59.00
Memories of a Marriage
January 6, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA
The bride doll has a special place in the history of doll collecting. Featured 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. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 128 full-color pages.
$49.00
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
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
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