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5” Simon Halbig all bisque wedding couple, both bride and groom all original, bridal gown skirt melting. Groom with brown and bride with blue glass eyes, swivel necks, jointed at shoulders and hips. $2200. for the pair. ( Lg. top hat prop not included)
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4” Kewpie all bisque wedding couple, both bride an groom all original. $550. for the pair. Other guests at the wedding priced separately. Please call or write for info. ( Wedding cake prop not included)
Exhibiting: July 23–27 — Looking forward to seeing you in Nashville at the UFDC 70th Annual Convention Salesroom, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Hotel
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The Grovian Doll Museum presents An Educational Workshop:
A Trio Wood, Wax & Papier-mâché Retreat September 12-15, 2019
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ou are cordially invited to be a part of an upcoming retreat, “A Trio - Wood, Wax & Papier-mâché.” This educational event will include the presentations of three enthusiastic collectors who have agreed to double as our esteemed instructors. Carol Cameron, of London, England will share her knowledge and love for wooden dolls of all types. Michael Canadas will focus on wax dolls, and Christine Collins Madrid will discuss papier-mâché dolls of all varieties. Attendees will be treated to three separate special exhibits, each focusing on our subject dolls, plus there will be plenty of hands-on sharing of the doll types. The workshop will take place inside the spacious home of the Carmel Doll Shop, which is located at 213 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California. (831) 643-1902
Registered Attendees will Receive: l A Thursday
evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. l Three days of hands-on instruction with Carol Cameron, Michael Canadas and Christine Collins Madrid. l A specially-selected souvenir. l Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. l Saturday night movie screening of “Belinda, The Lovely Cheat.” l A unique tour of the incredibly scenic, world famous Monterey Peninsula. l Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection. All of the above for $795
Space is Limited – Prior Retreat Attendees Will Receive Priority
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Please complete this order form and send with Credit Card information* or Check made out to The Grovian Doll Museum - $795. Send to: Carmel Doll Shop, 213 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 *Credit Card charges will appear on your statement as “Legacy Antiques, Pacific Grove, CA”
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Auction News
Theriault’s May 4-5
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alf-dolls were a whole-hit at Theriault’s May 4-5 Marquis auction weekend with record setting prices. The auction was a unique opportunity for bidders to own these rare porcelain treasures from the 50year collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna, Austria.
April 24-25, 2019 McMasters Harris Apple Tree Premier Doll Auction, Newark, Ohio and online.
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full house gathered in the spacious and comfortable confines of Apple Tree Auction Gallery both Wednesday and Thursday and online both days for a chance to bid and buy one or more of the fine doll examples. Top consignors were represented and whose dolls were fetching strong prices crossing the auction block at a rapid pace for the spring auction event. Made in Japan Story Book
Highlights include but not limited to:
• FROM THE JANE MANN COLLECTION: A very rare and sought after “Made in Japan” Story Book doll in her original labeled costume and pink Sunburst box. 5½” Painted Bisque. SOLD: $2,400 • FROM THE BETTY FORREST COLLECTION: A 5¼” Simon & Halbig All Bisque doll of the French-style with bare foot. SOLD: $2,500 • FROM THE MID-OHIO HISTORICAL DOLL MUSEUM: A 17½” Marked Schmitt Bebe with marked “Schmitt” body. SOLD: $10,450
Simon & Halbig Schmitt
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Auction News The Cobbs Auctioneers, located in The Monadnock Region, Peterborough, NH held a successful Auction for Important Antique Dolls, Doll Houses, Paper Dolls and Steiff/Toy Auction - May 2, 2019
An Exceptional French Bru Jne Doll, 20” tall Sold for $15,000, May 2 2019
An Exceptional and Rare 20” French Bisque Bebe Huret Sold for $16,800; May 2, 2019 ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Treasures from the Archive
Want to read more about Kestner? Here are some issues from our digital archives: Volume 13, Number 7 August 2010 Kestner, King of Dollmakers • Shell Dolls • Early Hingham Craftsmen • Little Cherub • Doll Treasures in Pioneer Nevada Volume 13, Number 9 October 2010 Old Salem Toy Museum • Kestner Dolls • UFDC Antique Exhibit • American Composition Dolls with Molded Hair • National Doll Festival • Shopping in Brittany, France Volume 14, Number 1 February 2011 Valentines and Old Lace • Rose Percy Returns to Public Service • NADDA in Kansas City, MO. • California Bisque Doll Co. • Kestner’s Screaming Baby • Dorothy Dainty • UFDC Special Exhibits
Volume 14, Number 2 March 2011 Kammer & Reinhardt’s Gramophone Doll • Legacy Doll Museum • The Kestner Bru • Fallis Toy Shop • A Fashion Doll Capeline • Hansel and Gretel
Volume 16, Number 3 April 2013 Gladdie, the Laughing Child • A Visit with Evelyn Phillips • Doll Collectors of America Celebrate J.D. Kestner • Rare Advertising Dolls • Fabulous Mystery Dolls
Volume 15, Number 3 April 2012 NADDA in Boston • UFDC Kestner Exhibit • Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh • Civil War Dolls with Provenance • Silk Mask Dolls of Japan • Stockings for your Poupée • Gaithersburg Doll Show
Volume 17, Number 11 December 2014 Kestner’s Early Papier Mache Dolls • Christmas Fairies • Oh, You Great Big Beautiful Doll! • Early Dollhouses • Crèche Figures • Cartes de Visite of Girls and Their Dolls
Volume 15, Number 4 May 2012 French Fashions • Kestner • Marilu Doll • Victorian Trade Cards • Babs, a Walking Doll • All-Bisques • Schoenhut Dolls
Volume 18, Number 12 January 2016 Synchronicity in Doll Collecting • Cloth Doll Cottage Industry • Kestner • Mary Hoyer Dolls • The Ram’s Head House • Japanese Doll Making Influence • UFDC Special Exhibits
Find these and many other back issues of Antique Doll Collector at our new digital store http://issuu.com/antique-doll-collector 28
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