Antique DOLL Collector December 2016 Vol. 19, No. 11
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
December 2016 Volume 19, Number 11
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An Artist’s Thoughts on a Wonderful Exhibit in Concord
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by Robin Thompson
Marie Vassilief “Little Me” Portrait Dolls
THE LEGENDARY COLLECTION OF SAMY ODIN’S MUSéE DE LA POUPéE– Auction on Sunday January 8th 2017
by Dominique Pennegues
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About The Cover
A holiday gathering of dolls and playthings from the Samy Odin Collection as shown in the Musée de la Poupée in Paris for several decades. Included are Jumeau bebes in original red silk costumes from the couturier workshops of Ernestine Jumeau as they celebrate with a bounty of holiday Étrennes gifts.
Auction Gallery Emporium News Calendar Classified
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Liberty of London Dolls by Linda Holderbaum
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2016 UFDC Competitive Exhibits – Part III
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Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the UFDC National Convention in Washington, D.C. 6
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A Whistle and a Shimmy; Clockwork Carnival Dolls of the 1920s by Sharon Hope Weintraub
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members of the Carmel Doll and Toy Study Club CelebratE 25 Years
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Happy Holidays To All! 1) Factory Original 24” Tete Jumeau - from Paris, to Santa, to you comes this fresh from the box mint fully signed bebe in Fancy Factory Chemise w/ Signed Shoes, blue PW’s, closed mouth and mint Original Wig! $4400
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2) Rare Couture 21” Series ‘A’ Steiner w/ ‘Galeries Lafayette’ label - This 1880’s Steiner is one in a million in her extravagant old couture. So rare & mint w/ purple pate, Mohair Wig w/ hand tied extensions beneath her chapeau w/ it’s exciting Galeries Lafayette label and Factory Shoes, plus violet blue eyes, shaded lids & exquisite bisque! The mint body has the Caduceus Mark and stiff wrists. Her hand signed ensemble is a wealth of silk & lace couture w/ matching corset beneath! $8900 3) Rare 9” “Au Defi” size ‘0’ Block Letter F.G. Closed Mouth treasure w/ blue PW’s, pc’d ears, multistroke brows, cork pate and hip length Mohair Ringlets. Rare Label on fully jtd. body. The best! $7500
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4) A Posh 23” Gaultier Jeune Fille - A shimmering model with extra large radiant PW eyes, closed mouth, a flawless sheen bisque and a luminous presence, early jtd. body, orig. wig and richly elegant, bustle back, pale blue & silver grey ornate ensemble. So stylish! $2995
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5) The Very Rare 1880’s” Mystery House” - made exclusively for FAO Schwarz and sometimes called ’The Christmas House’ (inquire) this is the rare smallest size at 28” t, 22” across, and only 11” deep! With original paint & papers, panelled doors and parquet floors it also features 4 glass windows on the sides as well! (furnishings sold separately) So Special! $4900 5
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