Mélange - A Marquis Auction of Rare Treasured Antique Dolls and Playthings
Such a perfect word, Mélange, to describe the melodious blending of the rare childhood antique treasures in Theriault’s June Marquis auction. The more than 500 carefully chosen selections from some of the world’s most notable collections combine with other treasures nestled unknown until now in very private homes. Featured are the final dolls of the estate collection of Louise Hedrick of Wisconsin, the splendid collection of all-bisque dolls of Penny Hadfield of Massachusetts, as well as the very private collection of Carolyn Fels, the celebrated Australian modernist painter. Yes, of course, eager collectors will find the very best of the celebrated French makers from Bru to Schmitt to Steiner, from Huret to Rohmer, highlighted by many in the desirable tiny sizes so sought these days. But the treasures offered will also sweep across many categories ranging from rare Door of Hope dolls (many from the ex-collection of noted researcher Mary Sicard), to wonderful Lenci rarities, as well as gems from the early Steiff firm, Schoenhut
A beautiful full-color book honoring the collection is available for $75 (including postage and after sale prices realized).
Collectors are invited to attend the auction in person (call for reservations), and bidding is also available by absentee bid, live telephone bid and live internet bidding.
treasures including the extremely rare Santa Claus with reindeer and sleigh, and Teddy’s Adventures in Africa, early Sasha dolls, and a treasured bounty of German art character bisque dolls, in all a true medley, a mélange of childhood past.
A Legend Collection Catalog, “Mélange” is available with exquisite color photos and detailed descriptions and provenance of the dolls, or the dolls can be viewed online at theriaults.com. The auction is conducted in live video feed on June 6-7 (beginning at 11 AM ET each day). Collectors are encouraged to attend the auction in person, and bidding is also available by written absentee bids, live telephone bidding at the time of the auction, and live online bidding. x
