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"Echoes of Old Remembered Times" Marquis Doll Auction - January 23 and 24, 2021

Outstanding antique dolls from private estates are offered to discerning collectors in this two day auction ranging from the finest French bisque bébés and poupées to German art characters, early wooden and paper mache dolls, early 20th century American dolls, doll rooms and stores and all the treasures of childhood past one expects from a Theriault Marquis auction. Catalog available for $59.
$59.00
The Doll as Theatre: Neapolitan and Continental Dolls of the 17th and 18th Century from the Hanne Büktas Collection: 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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Peanut Butter Picnics, Rainy Afternoons
August 1, 2004 in Kansas City, MO

In some little corners of our collective memories, we conjure the simple summer picnic. A peanut butter picnic where you take your sandwich and go down the road looking for buried treasure. This sandwich is a childhood natural, that you could fix it yourself was empowering. So, in homage to childhood and our celebration of objects of childhood, we celebrate its symbols: dolls, playthings – and peanut butter picnics. Featured are antique bisque dolls, Bleuettes, fashions and American-composition dolls. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 120 full-color pages.
$39.00
Lovingly - Jane Withers' Doll Collection
August 1, 2004 in 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, alongside celebrities like Walt Disney and Shirley Temple. There are numerous anecdotes told in Withers' own words. 8.5" x 8.5". Softbound. 96 full-color pages.
$29.00
The Golden Age of Automata
May 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV

The 19th century produced a wealth of luxurious mechanical dolls and toys known as automata. Made in small studios in Paris from the years 1848–1915, these playthings brought to life both exotic and everyday events of the times. Nearly 150 of these automata, from the collection of world-renowned collector Christian Bailly, are shown in this remarkable book – a must-have addition to Bailly’s own book, "Automata: The Golden Age," published in 1987 and long out of print. Included are commentary and foreword by Christian Bailly. 9" x 12". Hardbound. 190 full-color pages.
$59.00
Pie in the Sky, Cow Over the Moon
May 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV

Mignonettes are featured along with fine antique French and German dolls, Bleuette dolls, early American composition dolls, and including the dolls of Evelyn Green from the Strong Museum, sold to benefit the collection fund. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 108 full-color pages.
$39.00
First Blush
March 13, 2004 in Boca Raton, FL

Superb antique dolls including Kestner, Simon and Halbig, Kammer and Rienhardt, Jumeau, Steiner, and early American cloth and paper mache folk dolls are among the fine specimens featured in this collectible book. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 96 full-color pages.
$39.00
Life's a Beach - Sand Pails and Sand Toys
January 11, 2004 in 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 corollary 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. 9" x 9". Softbound. 120 full-color pages.
$39.00
Penny Toys From Heaven
January 11, 2004 in 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 aviation and automobiles. Collectors will delight in the detail and vibrancy of these tiny objects, none larger than 5". 9" x 9". Softbound. 84 full-color pages.
$39.00
Fancy That! - Antique Costumes & Accessories
January 9, 2004 in 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 bébés or German bisque children, along with bonnets, shoes and complete trousseaux. Divided into chapters by theme and decade. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 136 full-color pages.
$39.00
Bon-Bons For The Bonnet Ladies of Tiffin
January 10, 2004 in 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. Featured, along with candy box dolls, are rare French bébés and poupées from private estates, and German character dolls. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 128 full-color pages.
$39.00
A Long Walk Home
November 9, 2003 in Whippany, NJ

Faith Atkinson and Jane Anderson lived not far apart, one in Short Hills, New Jersey, the other in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. It is unlikely they ever met although they shared a common love of antique childhood objects. For Faith, it was mostly a love of beautiful dolls. For Jane, it was nostalgia. These two collections are merged in "A Long Walk Home" in reference to the two rare wooden multi-pede dolls on the cover. Dolls that symbolize these collections and the indefatigable trek of the collector in search of treasure. 9" x 9". Softbound. 186 full-color pages.
$39.00