The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
May 2019, Volume 22, Number 4 Follow us on... facebook.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine pinterest.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine instagram.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine
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ON THE COVER
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by Marcia Leisure
by Debbie Biggness
AN ANTIQUE DOLL ADDICTION The Story of Collector Dolores Smith
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by Linda Holderbaum
by Elizabeth Schmahl
THE DOLLS OF ITALARTS & CO. A Fascinating Research Resource for Early Italian Dolls
THE PURSE A Historical Survey of an Essential Fashion Item
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ONCLE HANSI A French Nationalist and Doll Artist
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COLLECTIBLES - THE ART OF ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION DOLLS Interviews with 5 Top Doll Artists by Nicki Burley and Robin Hochteil
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29 Emporium 61 Calendar of Events 61 Classified
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1) An Early Gottschalk Townhouse – “Blue Roof,” orig. papers inside and out, glass windows w. orig. curtains & valances, upper balcony and dormer, Glass Front Bays with flooring - so elegant! 19“ tall, 12”across, 10” deep; $1600 (unfurnished)
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2) 17“ Elaborate Decorated Parian Fashion - very elaborate & high beaded ruffle w. Painted bodice too! pc’d.ears, lovely color, exquisite 2-part tiered Silk Vintage Fashion Gown w. silk slippers & Original Body- so stately. $1695
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3) ‘Lysette’ - Stunning 30” Jumeau Portrait Fashion - seated doll height 26” tall; immaculate bisque, dreamy blue PWs. shaded lids, well tailored Vintage Fitted Gown, orig. under layers, shoes & socks plus Silk Wrap, Leather Gloves & excel. Kid Body no leaks; inclds. elegant chair not shown. Unearthly beauty! $6700 3
4) An aura of rarity surrounds this 11” Continental Wooden Lady w. Decorated Torso & glass eyes, mint elaborate Ornate Wig, w. Tri-Jointed Arms, stiff hips. An elegant antiquity ca:1800 (some age) $3500
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5) Rare 15” Brown Hair China Male - someone different! Brushwork Kinderkopf style Napoleonic hair, molded ears, distinctive face, orig. body in Vintage Waistcoat Ensemble w. Hat. $1695
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6) 18” Very Rare Signed Halbig Gentleman ca:1870 - blue PW eyes, Closed Mouth, side part Blond Hair, orig.Blue Linen Suit & Leather Shoes! $3200
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On the Cover This charming young lady is a 10” completely original E2J with dome, wig glued down, brown paperweight eyes, and parasol. Note her original black boots (not shown on cover). This, and many other rare dolls, will be part of the Dolores Smith Collection Auction and Doll Event, May 8, 9, 10, 11 2019 in New Hampshire Treasures gathered over 40 years of passionate doll collecting! See the Withington advertisement in this issue [pages 10-11]. Also, see our article on Dolores Smith and her wonderful doll collection. Called Antique Doll Addiction, the article begins on page 21 of this issue.
Also in this issue Darlene Lane is especially well known today for her beautifully painted Huret on the Dollspart body.— Nicki (by Darlene Lane) - page 53.
Other interesting material here — Nicki Burley and Robin Hochteil’s interviews with American and international doll artists who perpetuate the beauty of the antique dolls with their reproductions. Darlene Lane, Mary Ann Byers and Suzanne McBrayer all live in the United States, and many of you know and collect their work. Other names familiar to collectors and competitors include Branka Scharli from Switzerland and Sylvia Bravot from France.
Joyce Kekatos joycedolls@aol.com 917-859-2446 or 718-863-0373 I buy dolls and will sell on consignment.
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22” Tete Jumeau #10 Bebe, cl/mo., huge bulgeous pw eyes, luscious lashes, perfect bisque, FABULOUS antique mohair wig in orig. set, orig. cork pate & orig. “head coil” still in tact, stunning ant. Fr. silk dress, ant., “signed” ant. leather Jumeau 10 shoes w/Bee Mark, orig. Jumeau body w/Jumeau body label & arm identifying label stating...”shipped By E.D.E.T. Paris, Jumeau close mouth, Made in France”, w/non working pullstrings, MAGNIFICENT FACE!! $4250.
13” Early Rare S & H, immaculate pale bisque, early threaded pw eyes, “closed mouth”, ant. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. pate, wears ant. fine wool & lace dress, orig. undies, orig. slip, ant. hat & orig. ant. leather shoes, early orig. 8 ball str. wrist body. Great cabinet size & BREATHTAKING!!! $3475.
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12” Closed Mouth Kestner Pouty, mint pale bisque, sl. eyes, ant. auburn tailed mohair wig & orig. JDK plaster pate, wears darling ant. silk & lace dress, ant. hat, ant. leather shoes, orig. early 6 ball str. wrist JDK body, great cabinet size. ADORABLE!!! $1700.
4.5” Kestner All Bisque, sl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, “swivel neck”, orig. ant. darling wavy mohair wig, sweet little finely knitted dress & straw hat, w/desirable black multi strap bootines, orig. perfect all bisque body w/2 clenched fists. A LITTLE GEM!!! $1950.
Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shop open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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