Theriault's January 2022 Doll Auction Brochure

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JANUARY 22-23, 2022 AT THERIAULT’S STUDIO IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND x AUCTION 11AM EST BOTH DAYS

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Saturday and Sunday,

January 22-23, 2022

at Theriault’s Studio in Annapolis, Maryland The Auction Begins at 11AM Eastern Both Days

“ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER” A CATALOGED MARQUIS AUCTION OF FINE ANTIQUE DOLLS In a recent interview, Walter Isaacson, the historian whose works have ranged from biographies of Ben Franklin to Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs, was asked what characteristic is common is all geniuses. He said, without hesitation, “curiosity”. Why things work, what could be different, why is this like that, and every other question one could ask about any topic, is the mark of a genius, he said. You start here, you wonder why, you ask a question, then think of something else and off you go on a new path. One thing just leads to another.

collectors. January 2022 Marquis auction features Part II of the Luann Guleserian Collection of California, the personal portrait dolls of the child film star Diana Serra Cary (“Baby Peggy”) and an outstanding collection of French dolls from a private Netherlands collector, as well as others.

There are more than 500 wonderful antique and vintage dolls to be offered, and you are invited to enjoy the auction with a live audio/video presentation for both days.

If you would like to examine your favorite dolls prior to the auction, you can reserve a private video viewing. Or you can call the office to arrange an onsite viewing (mask will be required).

One thing leads to another.

And a great collection is built.

If this feels familiar it is because this is also the path of great collectors. You start out searching for one little thing. It sends you off on the quest for something kind-of, sort-of related. But then what about this? What about that? And off you go.

Theriault’s is privileged to be the “historians” of some of these great collections as they leave their cherished homes and coax the curiosity of other

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The 224-page full-color catalog with detailed descriptions of each lot can be ordered for $59. For more information or to order the catalog visit www.theriaults. com or call 410-224-3655.

There are many options for bidding including traditional absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, live internet bidding, and pre-bidding on internet.

Collectors are invited to telephone Theriault’s customer service at 410-224-3655, email info@ theriaults.com or visit www.theriaults.com. x

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Above: The bébés of Leon Casimir Bru continue to perch on the wish pinnacle of every collector. Offered in Theriault’s January auction are four outstanding examples from golden age of that maker, 1882-1885, including size 1 with original costume, size 2 with original rare signed Bru ankle boots, size 8 with exquisite antique aqua silk costume and matching bonnet, and size 6 in original Bru costume. Too, other examples from the Bru firm are offered including Bébé Brevete and the smiling Bru poupée.

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Left: The solemn faced girl is a portrait model of the young Princess Juliana of the Netherlands, as sculpted by the firm of Gebruder Heubach. The very rare model is one of many Heubach dolls offered at the auction.

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Above: An outstanding early wooden Continental doll is offered. Her highly characterized features and original painted pale complexion are complemented by an extraordinary trousseau of 13 early costumes.

The doll is being presented with a provenance of her original family owners and story of the costumes.

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Right: At 21”, this early bébé from the prestige studio of Andre Thuillier in Paris, c. 1880, is nonpareil. So seldom does a doll combine all the sought-after attributes of incomparable beauty, great rarity, and perfect state of preservation.

This doll has all that, and even wears her original signed A.T. shoes. She is from the ex-collection of the famous Lucy Morgan who, in her collecting, epitomized the phrase “one thing leads to another”.

Right: How can such tiny dolls (here shown 6”-8”) have such distinctly different facial expressions?

Too, check out the footwear. These are from a large collection of all-bisque French and German miniature dolls presented at the January auction.

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Left: The models are so very rare, l. to r. K*R 114 with glass eyes in entirely original silk costume; 16” Simon and Halbig 1448, also in original costume and with family provenance, and 13” Simon and Halbig “I”.

Even better are their sizes ranging from 12”-16”.

Left: A delightful collection of handwind musical toys from Zinner and Sohne are included in the auction including this grandsized parlor scene of a family at tea.

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The full-color commemorative Catalog is available for $59 by calling 410-224-3655 or visit www.theriaults.com.

Beloved Bleuette makes an appearance at the January auction. In fact, ten Bleuette dolls and a vast array of original costumes and accessories will be present, overseen by their companion Becassine, here in cloth, in mint condition and original box.

Sought-after cloth dolls from the 1930s include hard to find Lenci models as well as rare dolls from other French and Italian studio makers.

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Left: Her name was Diana Serra Cary, but to her fans, the young child star of silent film was known as Baby Peggy. So beloved were her child roles in the late 1920s that she was re-created in doll form in both bisque and composition. Until her death in 2020 at the age of 101, several of these dolls were held in her possession, and they are offered at Theriault’s January auction.

Left: The eyes have it! Look this way, look there, the googlies are always beloved.

Three sizes of Kester 221 model are offered at Theriault’s January auction as well as more than 20 other sought after googly bisque dolls from the early 1900s.

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Get Close-Up and Personal with Your Favorite Dolls from Theriault’s Face2Live is Theriault’s new service that allows you to view on live video feed close-ups of a few dolls you are most interested in. Call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com to schedule an appointment. Then simply go to theriaults.com and click the handy button on the side of the main page. From there you will be connected to one of our staff on video chat (you do not have to be on video yourself) who can either get the doll you are interested in right then or schedule an appointment with you later. A great way to get a close up look of features and face in a live private video session. Available Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM Eastern.

Above: The art character dolls of Kammer and Reinhardt remain at the pinnacle of collecting desires.

And they are even more desirable when found in this large 26” with beautiful painting and original wig.

Above: Dolls and playthings in original boxes include charming Easter-themed dolls, as well as dolls in sewing presentation boxes for teaching young ladies to sew.

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mong the treasures at Theriault’s January Marquis auction is a Rudolf Szalasi furnished dollhouse, believed to replicate in miniature the Herrenchiemsee castle of German King Ludwig XVI. The rococo-style grand castle, 64”w. x 22”w. x 42”h., is three stories high, centered by a wide dramatic center staircase designed for a grand entrance. Made in Germany in the 1950s, it was commissioned by the wife of Conrad Hilton, along with a nearly identical second castle that was displayed for many years in the front windows of the Hilton Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

The castle is remarkable.

The grand central staircase is flanked by balconies and decorated with a series of Fragonard style paintings.

Other rooms feature music rooms with harp, grand piano and violinists, two boudoirs with elaborate canopied beds, and the grand ballroom which sparkles to the lights of floor and wall candelabra (yes, they absolutely light up activated by the 12 volt transformer which is included!).

Even better, the elegantly garbed couples actually dance on the inlay parquet wooden floor. When activated, each pair spin and twirl around and around, to four different musical minuets including Luigi Boccherini’s “String

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Quintet in E, Op.11 No.5-Minuet”. The house is alive with 50 little dollhouse dolls by Erna Meyer dressed in aristocratic costumes in the late 18th century manner.

The house, itself, is elaborately furnished with more than 50 pieces of Szalasi furniture, with original cream painted finish accented with gilt, many with original paper labels on the underside. The distinctive miniature furniture was designed in 1951 by the Hungarian couple Maria and Rudolf Szalasi, registered in German patent offices as DRP 851 312 with the simple description “Doll furniture”, and made in their own studios in the village of Tann in the heart of the German toy region for about three decades until the company, still operated by the Szalasi couple, closed its doors.

It is believed that only four or five of the palatial estate homes, such as the one presented here, were ever made, each on special commission.

This particular example is the only known with the complete third floor fitted as a grand ballroom.

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Elegant French poupées, 1860-1875, glide into the auction room in fashionable costumes, including those with rare body models such as all-wooden articulated, many with original boutique or maker labels.

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French bébés abound at Theriault’s January auction.

Choose from a bevy of beauties by Emile Jumeau with wonderful selections of early portrait examples, as well as dainty tiny dolls. There are dolls by Jules Steiner, Rabery and Delphieu, Mothereau, Gaultier and others.

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“Charlotte”, the Cover Doll in the January Marquis Auction A

n outstanding English wooden doll, circa 1760, with fascinating provenance linking to Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), the Queen Consort of King George III, will come to auction at Theriault’s January 22 Marquis auction. At 28”, the doll is extraordinary not only in its provenance, but also in its originality and splendor of presence.

In 1761, the young German princess Charlotte, then only 17 years of age, was married to the just-crowned British King George III, a union which lasted 57 years, amidst the turmoil of George’s bouts of severe mental illness, as well as the American declaration of independence from England and the ensuring American Revolution. During that era, Charlotte gave birth to 15 children, thus drawing to her court a number of children’s attendants and personal ladies-in-waiting. The English author Flora Fraser wrote of Charlotte’s particular kindness to her children’s attendants in her 2005 book, Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III, such as personal little notes of thank you.

daughter of the 4th Duke of Atholl, the gift of the wooden doll that is shown here. The young goddaughter, who named the doll Charlotte in honor of the Queen, remained in the court, and later became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Charlotte.

As for the doll, it was carefully cherished, was passed along in her family, for several generations and eventually passing into the hands of Frances Ada Drummond (18971922), a noted British artist whose listed paintings include “A Woodland Scene in Spring” and finally Lady April Agnew Somerville who determined to pass the doll into the caring hands of collectors.

Throughout these years the doll was always named “Charlotte”.

And it is also certain that her kindness extended to other members of the court. Kindness sometimes took the form of a warm smile, a personal note, or, in the case of her young goddaughter Charlotte Murray (1775-1832),

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Accompanying the doll through the years, and presented with her here, is a glass-lidded box with engraving which contains a number of precious miniature objects. Of greatest interest is a small roll of silk fabric with exquisite embroidery carefully wrapped in paper labeled with the hand-script designation “piece of old Queen Charlotte’s train 1770”. There is a linen homespun double “pocket” with embroidered detail, an embroidered miniature folio with internal pockets, a small silk purse with gilt metallic embroidery, a framed engraving labeled “Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, &c” on the

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reverse, and a very fine miniature painting of an 18th century lady seated at her desk.

The doll, Charlotte, itself, is a wonder. Standing a regal 28”, her dark enamel eyes proudly center a perfectly sculpted face and strong aristocratic throat. Her complexion is flawless and completely original, indicating her vigilant care for 250 years. And, oh, her costume. Of the finest embroidered silk with gathered ruffles and flounces, the gown is neatly fitted to her elegant shape. Beneath is a fine homespun petticoat with embroidered details, and on her dainty feet above shapely legs are fitted silk slippers.

She carries a cobalt blue glass cornucopia for a dab of perfume, or perhaps - dare she? - a little touch of mid-day brandy. Charlotte wears a tiny ruby necklace, and on her head is an exquisitely fitted cap in woven crepe and silk ribbons accented with stiffened lace.

In all – her beauty, her luxury of production, her state of originality, and her provenance - the doll Charlotte, ranks among the finest early English dolls ever presented at auction. x

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Bidding Is Easy At Theriault’s Bid Live on the Internet Plan to spend the day at the auction in the comfort of your home. Watch and listen to the auction live, and get ready to bid live when the dolls of your choice come up for auction.

Bid on the Telephone Theriault’s President and Head Auctioneer, Stuart Holbrook

Choose your dolls, and then call our office to make a reservation for telephone bidding. We call you when your dolls of choice come up for bidding, and you bid just as though you were there.

Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join Bid Absentee in on the bidding fun? It’s Place your bids right up to the time of auction by mail, fax, easy. Choose your favorite email or phone. Advise us of the way to bid and prioritize lots and your top bid. We will bid for you fairly and competitively. your choices.

We Can Answer All Your Questions Call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the option that’s best for you. We also now offer scheduled private video previews.

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Dollmastery Vignette Series Watch Florence Theriault’s educational videos about antique dolls — available for viewing on YouTube.

Simply visit YouTube.com/TheriaultsDolls After January 1st, watch for new videos featuring rare dolls from the January 22-23, 2022 auction to be sold at the Marquis Auction Event at Theriault’s Studio in Annapolis, MD.

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March is Mid-Century Month at Theriault’s Suddenly the dolls of mid-century America, considered by many to be the apogee of 20th century dolls, have sprung to the attention of excited collectors. Theriault’s is pleased to offer three collections that wonderfully reflect the fashion and times of 1950s/1960s America.

Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, 2022 The Important Vintage Barbie Collection of Thomas Romanotto More than 500 very rare dolls, costumes and accessories, gift sets, and ephemera including cars, planes, and boats, dollhouses, and furnishings from the collection of the late Sacramento California savant and author, including rare examples for the American market, 1959-1969, as well as costumed dolls made exclusively for the Japanese and European markets. A full color catalog is available for $59 with free shipping.

Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, 2022 The Madame Alexander Collection of Judith Merrill of Dallas, Texas From 1954, the very first time that she spotted a Wendy-kins doll in a holiday display at Macy’s in New York, the young Texas girl was enchanted with the magic of Madame Alexander. Today, more than a half century later, the enchantment encompasses nearly a thousand of these rare 1950s models.

Saturday, March 26, 2022 The Betsy McCall Collection of Marci Van Ausdall The serious collector of the 8” child fashion doll authored the bible of this collecting genre, Betsy McCall, a Collector’s Guide more than 20 years ago and it has stood as the standard for the doll’s documentation.

Her collection, shown in the book, is featured here. Also included in the auction are other dolls of the 1950s era including Ginny, Mary Hoyer, Tammy and more.

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All Kinds of Auctions All About Dolls Whatever your style of doll, whatever your budget, Theriault’s is here to provide you with a chance to bring home a doll with live online bidding, live telephone bidding or traditional absentee bidding. So plan to “come to the auction”, draw up a chair, get comfortable, and watch the live audio/video stream whether you plan to bid or not. It’s such fun! x Marquis Doll Auctions

Our premier events, presented bi-monthly, featuring important and rare dolls, many from celebrated private collections or important museums, presented in award-winning full color catalogs.

x Specialty Doll Auctions

Ranging from Barbies of the 1960s and 1970s to rarities from the Madame Alexander firm, these auctions are also featured in award winning full-color catalogs.

x Rendezvous Doll Auctions

Wednesday Evening mid-week auctions, just a little get-together auction, with a great selection of dolls and playthings ranging from rare dolls to those more affordable.

x Fifty Forward Doll Auctions

Our newest style, designed as an oldfashioned country auction. Where every lot begins its bidding at $50. A great variety of dolls, playthings and related ephemera in new-style timed auction, only available online.

And be sure to receive notice of all of these events by visiting www.theriaults.com and registering to receive free email notifications. x For more information visit Theriaults.com

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Come Visit The New FlorenceandGeorge.com In the early 1970s Florence and George Theriault cast off their lucrative and stable careers to open a small country auction house in rural Pennsylvania. They didn’t make more money, they made less. They didn’t work fewer hours, they worked more, but they were their own bosses.

Within ten years that small auction company became an internationally renowned antique auction firm.

Later Theriault’s moved to Annapolis, Maryland, and a sister company, Dollmasters, was founded by Florence and George.

Where Theriault’s would offer people unparalleled antique collectibles, Dollmasters presented collectors with a mix of hand-crafted art pieces and old store stock discovered by Florence and George as they toured the world gathering antiques. Dollmasters distinguished itself as the mail-order company that didn’t simply offer every item it could find; they picked and chose the ones they would be proud to have in their own homes.

Shopping couldn’t be easier at the great new Florence and George!

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Four decades later, Dollmasters changed its name to Florence and George to celebrate the original entrepreneurial spirit of its founders.

But like Dollmasters, Florence and George is still committed to offering you nothing we wouldn’t put in our homes. Florence and George: For collectors, by collectors.

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Overwhelmed?

Moving to a smaller home? Faced with handling a family estate? Or just deciding to downsize your collection.

Collectors tell us the word that most describes their feeling is “overwhelmed”.

Not to worry. For more than 50 years, Theriault’s has been the “little engine that could” in helping collectors and families accomplish that task effortlessly.

We listen to you.

We evaluate your dolls and lay out a plan to accomplish your goals. And then, if you agree, we do all the work.

Our full-time professional staff travels to your home, inventories your property, carefully packs and transports in our own secure vehicles, prepares and markets your dolls for auction,

and presents them to collectors worldwide whose trust in Theriault’s is borne out by the prices they are willing to bid.

You just sit back and breathe a sigh of relief.

Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriault’s, is traveling throughout the country now, visiting with collectors by appointment. If you have questions or would like to schedule a noobligation complimentary appointment, call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.

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Yes, It’s the Best Market for Dolls Seen in 20 Years This is the question being asked daily by collectors worldwide. The results achieved at Theriault’s since March of 2020 are testament to a rise in collecting not seen in 20 years. x Every auction since March has seen dramatic increases in engagement that continues to rise each month. With the January event registering the most bidders and bids experienced in decades. x As well, Theriault’s has added the largest percentage of new customers and collectors seen in years. x People have discovered and rediscovered the joy of collecting at a time when the comforts and assurance of our hobby has taken on new meaning. And the result are prices and demand not seen in years. x Yes, the collector or family who is considering selling all or parts of a collection is, indeed, in a position of unique opportunity.

If your curiosity is piqued and you want to learn more, why not schedule a safe and private meeting with Theriault’s president, Stuart Holbrook. He carefully travels solo around the country during these times and is ready to meet with you, vaccinated, masked and properly socially-distanced in your home.

Even better, Stuart will be traveling throughout the US during the next 30-60 days. His market expertise and work with collectors at crucial moments is regarded worldwide.

And, even if you are not sure quite yet, he can provide plans and steps towards the future as well.

If you would like to schedule a noobligation get-together in your home with Stuart, simply call 410-224-3655.

One of our staff will gather your info and work to get you an appointment during this window.

And what a window it is! For those who have been waiting for the right time, this is indeed it.

Call 410-224-3655 to schedule a no-obligation appointment.

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Go to theriaults.com to complete your doll research or just to see what’s new!

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January 22, 2022

We welcome absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, and live bidding on the internet. Too, you can “tunein” to the online auction and watch and listen to the entire event.

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Auction Information

S AT U R DAY & S U N DAY

11:00 AM Eastern. “One Thing Leads to Another” Day One. Marquis Auction Event Begins.

11:00 AM Eastern. “One Thing Leads to Another” Day Two. Marquis Auction Event Begins.

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