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Golden Age of Ningyō, Japanese Dolls from the Ayervais Collection - Saturday, October 15, 2022
The important one-owner collection of Michael Ayervais of New York was assembled over more than 30 years, and features important examples highlighted in museum exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mingei Museum, and Morikami Museum, and shown in Ningyō, The Art of the Japanese Doll by Alan Scott Pate who is serving as consultant and cataloguer for this auction. A superb full color catalog is available today for immediate shipping. Softbound. 9" x 12". 176 pages. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$75.00
"Cherished" Marquis Antique Doll Auction - November 12-13, 2022
Featuring the Important 50-Year collection of Lila Rait of Victoria, Australia, author of the 1989 book Through the Nursery Window (Oxford University Press, 1989). It is this collection, notable not only for the wonderful dolls, but also for the provenance which accompanies many of the dolls, which make this two-day auction an event of delight. An exhibition and auction of The Australian Collections will take place in Theriault’s new gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Watch for details to be forthcoming and plan to pre-order your catalog today. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$69.00
The Beautiful Cissy Doll Marquis Doll Auction - November 19, 2022
An exceptional auction of the favorite fashion icon of the mid-1950’s, Cissy by Alexander, with superb examples from the private collection of Kathryn DeFillipo, Merle Glickman, and others. Along with other rare 1950s and early 1960s dolls by Madame Alexander. Plan to attend the auction in person at Theriault’s Annapolis gallery or watch and bid at the auction on live video streaming via Proxibid. Watch for details to be forthcoming and plan to pre-order your catalog today. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$49.00
The Important Legacy Doll Collection of the Late Sandy Kralovetz - January 6-8, 2023
January 6-8, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Featuring more than 500 of the world’s most sought-after 19th century dolls from important French and German dollmakers, as well as very fine furnishings and accessories. Watch for details to be forthcoming and plan to pre-order your hardbound catalog today. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$89.00
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Dolls, A Moveable Feast
January 4, 2003 in Newport Beach, CA
A mouth-watering selection including German character dolls, gorgeous French bébés, rare early china dolls (including some from the Mildred Seeley Collection), all-bisque mignonettes, rare-sized impish googlies, 18th-century wooden court dolls (from the private collection of the late Claude Detave of Paris), and superb diminutive furniture. 9" x 11". Hardbound. 118 full-color pages.
$49.00
Lady Dolls of the 19th Century
January 3, 2003 in Newport Beach, CA
Throughout history, lady dolls have been both fashion mannequins and children's playthings. In the 19th century privileged children owned lady dolls of paper mache, china and bisque with extraordinary wardrobes and accessories. The objects of childhood dreams, the dolls also served as lessons in proper dressing and demeanor. Hundreds of German and French dolls and their fashions are featured. 7.5" x 10.5". Hardbound. 144 full-color pages.
$49.00
The Happy Life of a Collector
November 9, 2002 in Saddle Brook, NJ
The 50-year collection of well-known collector Naomi Bryant is featured in this book that will have special appeal to lovers of French and German antique dolls. Other antique playthings in the book include dollhouses, mignonettes, costumes, the 1930s portrait series of ladies by Alexander, and rare artist dolls by Dewees Cochran. 8.5" x 11". Hardbound. 128 full-color pages.
$49.00
My Life as a Doll
July 28, 2002 in Denver, CO
A tiny wooden doll, born in 1840, makes a hundred-year voyage through the world of dolls, remarking on dolls and doll history as she travels. The unusual storyline provides a thread to 250 rare and beautiful antique dolls of all sorts that are featured in the book. 8.5" x 11". Hardbound. 112 full-color pages.
$49.00
Quiet Footsteps
Febuary 23, 2002 in Boca Raton, FL
Featuring superb antique dolls in all categories including rare Simon & Halbig dolls, early Jumeau dolls, a pair of carved wooden Eskimo dolls, a Columbian Doll by Emma Adams, and an outstanding example of a bébé Bru Jne. 8.5" x 8.5". Softbound. 92 full-color pages.
$37.00
Promises of Paris
January 5, 2002 in Newport Beach, CA
Paris has always held promise for those who yearned for its special quality. Strolling the boulevards, sidewalk cafes, the arts, the lights, the good red wine. If "making it" in New York meant success anywhere, the promise of Paris was simply living well. Those who visited did not come home empty handed. The glorious dolls from the golden age were largely made for the enthusiastic American traveler who bought armloads of treasures, including fine French bisque dolls, home. American composition dolls are also featured here. 8.5" x 8.5". Softbound. 108 full-color pages.
$37.00
A Whispering of Dolls
January 4, 2002 in Newport Beach, CA
If you want to be heard, whisper. In a world of noise, little is sometimes the loudest. So, too, it is with little dolls, those measuring 12" or smaller and known affectionately by collectors as “the little ones” or “pocket dolls.” This is the third in a series of books about little dolls by author Florence Theriault and includes more than 200 rare examples with details of faces, bodies and marks, and heart-stopping vignette photographs. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 96 full-color pages.
$49.00
For the Love of Dolls, The Mildred Seeley Collection
May 18, 2002 in Newport Beach, CA
The legendary doll collection of Mildred Seeley is featured in this new 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". Hardbound. 150 full-color pages.
$49.00