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"Saying Good-bye, Coming Home" Marquis Doll Aucton - Saturday, March 25, 2023
A fine collection of private owner dolls will be saying goodbye and seeking a new home when they make their appearance at Theriault’s March 25 auction to be conducted at our new gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. The treasures abound. The collection is highlighted by an exceptional English early wooden doll, fine early paper mache dolls, and French dolls highlighted by a stunningly beautiful early period A.T. bébé, Bru, a wooden-bodied Bébé Modele and smiling model poupées. There are more than 300 lots in this one-day auction. Order your catalog today. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$69.00
Early Lenci Dolls - The Elaine Romberg Collection Marquis Auction - Sunday, March 26, 2023
The Elaine Romberg Collection of “Lenci Art” presents Lenci dolls and ephemera from the 1920-1940 era, with historical background about the pieces. The collection remarkably includes 160 pieces from the premiere Lenci ad of 1920, as well as important and very rare celebrity dolls including Valentino as The Sheik, Josephine Baker in her famous banana costume, and Bombita of bullfighting fame. At Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Order your catalog today. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
$69.00
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Lady Fancies, Part II. Half Dolls, Bathing Beauties and More
October 19, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland
The Private 50-Year Collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna, Austria - Half Dolls, Tea Cozies, Pincushion, Bathing Beauties and Other Lady Figures. This extraordinary collection of more than 700 rare French and German pieces spans 1900-1930s and features classic ladies of elegance as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau themed figures of women. Many are presented as waist-up figures, while others have original pincushion or tea-cozy attachments, and still others form into delightful powder puffs, candy box lids, or bibelot boxes. The collection will be offered in two parts. Softbound. 9" x 10". 112 pages.
$55.00
Miles To Go, Promises To Keep
July 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee
Inspired by the Robert Frost poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, Theriault’s offers another exceptional private collection of antique dolls carefully gathered by Mary Lou Rubright of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania during the late 1970s and 1980s. It was enthusiastic zeal that still instructs her life which gave her purpose to seek and acquire fine dolls. Featuring the Prestige Collection of Mary Lou Rubright of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 216 pages.
$59.00
Oh, My Stars and Garters!
May 4, 2019 in Morristown, New Jersey
In America we say “Oh, my goodness”, an expression of delight and astonishment. In England, the exclamation “Oh, my stars and garters!” has the same meaning. Both meanings are appropriate for the Sharon Jerome antique doll collection which will be of great delight and, also, worthy of the highest order. More than 400 important antique dolls, automata, early doll houses and miniatures are offered in this auction, including, appropriately early English wooden dolls. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 136 pages.
$59.00
Lady Fancies, Part I. Half Dolls, Bathing Beauties and More
May 5, 2019 in Morristown, New Jersey
The Private 50-Year Collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna, Austria - Half Dolls, Tea Cozies, Pincushion, Bathing Beauties and Other Lady Figures. This extraordinary collection of more than 700 rare French and German pieces spans 1900-1930s and features classic ladies of elegance as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau themed figures of women. Many are presented as waist-up figures, while others have original pincushion or tea-cozy attachments, and still others form into delightful powder puffs, candy box lids, or bibelot boxes. The collection will be offered in two parts. Softbound. 9" x 10". 128 pages.
$55.00
Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection: Part Two
March 17, 2019 in Naples, Florida
Time has come for Beatrice Alexander, signature American dollmaker and designer, to take her rightful place among antique dolls. Nearly 90 years have passed since her dolls first appeared, and for more than a half century she stood as a symbol of excellence, ingenuity, and marketing mastery in the world of American dolls. Collector Rodney Waller noted this many years ago, and began a quest to find the rarest of the rarest of her dolls, prizing originality and excellence of condition as well as rarity. This is Session II of his two-part auction, featuring the mid-century dolls, 1948-1970, of Madame Alexander. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 208 pages.
$69.00
Daffadowndilly, The Paul Johnson Collection and the Lumia Collection: Part Two
March 16, 2019 in Naples, Florida
The auction features several prominent collections including that of the late Paul Johnson of Kansas, Part II of the Landmark collection of Margaret Lumia, and others. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 164 pages.
$59.00
Landmark, The Margaret Lumia Collection
January 12, 2019 in Newport Beach, California
Only rarely do collections appear with such significance that they can rightfully be labeled legendary or lodestar. Or “Landmark”. Which is the auction title of the collection of Margaret Lumia. Chosen with a discerning eye, acquired with a dogged persistence, and nurtured carefully during their time in her care, her dolls offer today’s collectors a rare opportunity to see – and, perhaps win – a magnificent treasure from time past. The collection ranges from fine early wood and paper mache to superb French bébés and poupées, to the rarest of the German bisque art characters, mostly all in original costumes. There are dollhouses, early doll furniture, and more. Softbound. 10" x 10". 204 pages.
$79.00
Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection: Part One
January 13, 2019 in Newport Beach, California
Time has come for Beatrice Alexander, signature American dollmaker and designer, to take her rightful place among antique dolls. Nearly 90 years have passed since her dolls first appeared, and for more than a half century she stood as a symbol of excellence, ingenuity, and marketing mastery in the world of American dolls. Collector Rodney Waller noted this many years ago, and began a quest to find the rarest of the rarest of her dolls, prizing originality and excellence of condition as well as rarity. This is Session I of his two-part auction, featuring the cloth and composition dolls, 1930-1948, of Madame Alexander. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 148 pages.
$69.00
Barbie: Fifteen Golden Years, 1958-1973
November 4, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois
By Florence Theriault. "Barbie: Fifteen Golden Years" highlights a collection of pristine wonderful condition original Barbie dolls from the early era, with detailed descriptions and full-color photographs. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 108 pages.
$29.00
In All Ways Remarkable
November 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois
The "In All Ways Remarkable" catalog highlights dolls from the Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum of Vicksburg, Mississippi along with wonderful antique dolls from other private collections including rare French poupées, early Kathe Kruse dolls, early German Grodnertal dolls, superb doll furniture, and a fine collection of rare Lenci models. Softbound. 8.5" x 11". 152 pages.
$49.00