Antique DOLL Collector December 2018 Vol. 21, No. 11
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
December 2018, Volume 21, Number 11 Follow us on... facebook.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine pinterest.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine instagram.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine
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THE OVERLOOKED CLOTH DOLLS OF MADAME ALEXANDER By Florence Theriault
EARLY WOODEN DOLLS FROM THE LANDMARK COLLECTION OF MARGARET LUMIA
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TINTED CHINA DOLLS By Martha Waterman Nichols
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2018 UFDC COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION BLUE RIBBON WINNERS PART 3
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THE HISTORY OF THE HAT By Deborah Biggness
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A TAUFLING BABY PRESERVED By Georgina Brown
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AT HER MAJESTY’S SERVICE: YEOMAN GUARD DOLLS By Rhoda Seidenberg
One of the rarest models of the Jumeau firm is the stunningly beautiful E.J.A., circa 1882, featured in the Landmark Margaret Lumia Collection at Theriault’s Marquis January Auction Weekend in Newport Beach, California, January 12-13, 2019. The Lumia dolls are featured the 2019 Theriault’s Calendar.
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BALLERINA DOLLS OF THE 1950S By Donna W. Brown
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1) 22” One of a Kind Artist Pedlar Dollby the talented Nicol Sayre in mint condition. Uniquely artistic creation features 5 more Mache Dolls; plus UFDC Blue & Best in Show Ribbons! $695
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2) A Delicate 15” Bru Jeune ‘4’ w. Chevrot Body & Boutique Label - The most expressive face of any in an adorable Cabinet Size. What life! Flawless head, brown PWs, Orig. Body w. Mint Fingers and Wooden Lower Legs; Boutique Ensemble w. Label and its Matching Hat! Size ‘4’ Satin Shoes. A jewel of a Bebe! $18,500
4) A Luxurious Furnished Room Box - An elaborate 8-pc.Biedermeier Parlor Suite in walnut and ebony with bronze mounts, carved wooden dado; orig. Gold Stenciled Wallpaper, floor, curtain/valance, 2-glass windows and more. 13” x 13” x 23”; Dolls, Tree and Cat not included. Breathtaking home to your finest $2250
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5 ) Majestic & Rare 20” Haute Couture Jumeau ‘9X’ - So rare-so elegant ! The E.J. sister, w. mint blond wig, smoldering Hazel PWs, Shaded eyelids, Applied Pierced-in Ears, and 8-Ball Stiff Wrist Signed Body. Dramatic high style tailoring & antique shoes! Rarely offered and never like this one! just $5800
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3) 29” Pristine ‘Long Face’ Jumeau w. Historic Clothes Museum class Bebe wears the celebrated childhood ensemble of England’s Queen Mary. With blue Paperweight Eyes & Shaded Lids & satin smooth bisque, she has the original Signed Stiff Wrist Body & paint, Orig. Cork Pate, French Human Hair Tresses, and the luxurious Coat & Dress Ensemble fit for a Queen! $19,600
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6) 27” Pre-1900 Holiday Halbig - The French Export doll under the tree! A luxurious Victorian Beauty in All Heirloom Clothes & Wig, big brown PWs, mint body plus crimson Crushed Velvet Coat w. Ermine Collar, Hat & Muff! Completely stunning! $1200
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