Kaleidoscope - Auction Brochure, May 24-25

A T h e r i A u l T ’ s M A r q u i s A u c T i o n W e e k e n d

A Major Spring Weekend of Marquis Doll AuctionsMay 24 and 25, 2014 Memorial Day Weekend

at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas

PO Box 151 Annapolis, MD 21404 Toll-free: 800-638-0422 www.theriaults.comt h e d o l l m a s t e r s

A full-color, hardbound collector’s book is available. To order call 800-638-0422 to receive yourcopy today.

x Other Weekend Events xAppraisal Services. Theriault’s expert team of appraisers will be available throughout the weekend to appraise dolls you may be considering for placement in an upcoming auction. (Note: for larger collections, an appointment may be scheduled in your home. Please call 800-638-0422 for no-obligation information.)

The Florence & George Shop. Browse the Florence & George line of authentic antique-style doll costumes and extensive library of doll reference books.

And mid-day hot fudge sundaes for all.

Absentee, Telephone and Online Bidding Available for All Auctions

For information about the auctions or to order catalogs call 800-638-0422, 410-224-3655, email [email protected] or visit www.theriaults.com.

A Spring Weekend of Marquis Doll Auctions

“kaleido s cope”The Important Doll Collections of Helen Welsh of Pennsylvania and

Evelyn Heidepriem of South Dakota

Saturday, May 24, 2014 Saturday Walk and Talk with Florence Theriault in a

preview of the 1st day of the “Kaleidoscope” auction at 8:30 AM. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Sunday Walk and Talk with Florence Theriault in a preview of the 2nd day of the “Kaleidoscope” auction at

8:30 AM. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.

x Theriault’s Premiere 2014 Doll Auction x2

T he entire weekend encompasses the vision and love of varying styles of dolls from legendary Pennsylvania

collector, Helen Welsh, whose collection has been recently featured in Antique Doll Collector magazine, and the great early collection of Evelyn Heideprim who single-handedly put South Dakota on the map for doll collecting and inspired thousands of collectors across the Western Plains. Two very different people. Two very different places. One shared love of dolls. The result, one of the most exciting and unique events in Theriault’s history...a veritable kaleidoscope whose patterns and designs and colors will vary through the eye of each and every collector who views these dolls.

“I have trouble thinking of one category, style, or genre that is not represented. And I mean represented well. French? The best. German characters? Of course. European cloth? You should see the Lenci and Kathe Kruse! American cloth and wooden? You bet. Automata? Doll furniture? Mignonettes? American comic characters and celebrity dolls? Googlies? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. And the list goes on. And on. And on,” says Stuart Holbrook, company president.

“To own just one doll” - this petite superb Bébé Bru might be the one.

The Lenci Asian boy is complete, even with wooden lantern, and his companion is extremely rare, too.

Among the rarest of the German art character dolls are these two examples by Simon and Halbig, a 21” 150 model, and his brother, a 16” 153 model.

x Theriault’s Premiere 2014 Doll Auction x 3

The auction begins on Saturday and continues on Sunday with more than 600 lots and 1000s of dolls in the 250 page hardbound catalog. Join Theriault’s for auction fun during the day, and enjoy the fun and good food of Las Vegas in the evening. Great moments like this are fleeting. Two great collections coming together in a “Kaleidoscope” of dolls comes only so often.

The rarest of the rare Lencis is the portrait of Valentino as The Sheik, in impeccable near mint condition.

Representing the several dozen stylish Lenci children in the auction.

A united nations of Googlies, the helmet quartet, offered as one lot, are only a sampling of the rare googly-eyed dolls in the auction.


French Bébés Jumeau in original costumes, along with fine antique furnishings and accessories.

A sampling of the wonderful mignonettes.

A view of Kewpies in the auction, including this dandy fellow who owns his own teddy bear. Oh, teddy bears? Yes, real ones by Steiff and others are also being offered.

More vibrant kaleidoscopes of color from

Lenci.

A trio of first period dolls by Kathe Kruse are three of the dozen in the auction.

From a beautiful group of Sonneberg dolls, and don’t forget the gorgeous early closed mouth Kestner dolls including three XI models.

Among the French bébés are two block letter F.G. bébés, big and little sisters.

From the Asian series of early dolls by Lenci.


Leon Casimir Bru’s first period Bébé Brevete in petite size.

Among the French poupées at the auction is this fine doll by Adelaide Huret.

All-original wax child and early period wing chair represent the numbers of others in each category at the auction.

A trio of near mint frowning children, 1500 series, by Lenci.


The rare 18” and 19” models of K*R characters 101 and 114. Other examples include a brown-complexioned 101 model.

A gallery of beautiful French bébés are just a sampling of those offered.


At 28” the pouting Gebruder Heubach boy is one of many Heubach rarities in the auction.

He’s French, of course, in original costume, and with a chubby belly because it’s hollow to serve as a rare candy container.

A half-dozen of the American Kamkins are offered; shown here are only three.

More rarities from the Lenci collection.


“Karl” from the Kammer and Reinhardt art character series is wearing his formal bridegroom attire.

The Mary McAboy Skookums Indian is larger than life size, likely an Exhibition piece.

The red-haired gentleman tauntingly bites a biscuit while shrugging his shoulders in this rare automaton.

The rare Monkey Gambler automaton by Phalibois is in near mint condition despite its nearly 150 years of age.


And Still More ...



So many wonderful dolls...So many ways to bid.

choose from the following bidding options:

Bid AbsenteeJust fill out the form with your bids and

you are on the way. We do the work

and always execute your bids fairly

and competitively. You can even call

in your bids to us prior to the auction

at 1-800-638-0422 saving you the mail

time. The anticipation is the

excitement.

Every Theriault auction catalog brims with new discoveries for your collection. So, why not join in on the bidding fun? With a plethora of options for bidding and our legendary Marquis service we make it pain-free, and most importantly... FUN.

Bid OnsiteNothing compares to the excitement and

energy of bidding in person. Relish the victory of

that winning moment. Share with other collectors

the new additions to your "family." Remember

those unique auction moments that will spark a

lifetime of memories. Nothing can compare.

Bid Live on the InternetRegister at www.proxibid.com prior to

the sale and you can participate live

as the auction unfolds on your screen in

real-time. You can even listen and watch

the proceedings as well! Great for those

impulsive moments when you just can’t

resist a great bargain on the fly.

Bid on the PhonePick your dolls…give us a call. Reserve your

phone line prior to the auction by contacting

us at 1-800-638-0422. We will call you during

the auction and you can bid live with one of

our friendly representatives when your dolls

come up for bidding. Easy, fun and reliable!


Introducing

Florence &

George

In the early 1980s, Florence

and George Theriault

opened a small mail-order

company, Dollmasters

as a companion to

their renowned auction

house, Theriault’s of

Annapolis, Maryland.

From its beginning the firm

specialized in memorabilia

from vintage childhoods,

designed for the adult

collector. Now that it is time

for a change, Dollmasters

couldn’t pick a better name

than “Florence & George.”

Whatever the name, though,

you’ll find we have what are

you are looking for, because

we don’t just remember

childhood, we revere it.

George & Florence Theriault, 1980s.

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Schedule of events

Saturday, May 24, 2014 Saturday Walk and Talk with Florence Theriault in a preview of the 1st day of the “Kaleidoscope” auction at 8:30 AM.

Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.

Sunday, May 25, 2014 Sunday Walk and Talk with Florence

Theriault in a preview of the 2nd day of the “Kaleidoscope” auction at 8:30 AM.

Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.

Absentee, Telephone and Online Bidding available

for the Auctions For additional details about bidding,

see page 12 of this brochure.

For information about the auction or to order your

Collector’s Book, call 800-638-0422, 410-224-3655 or email [email protected]

or visit theriaults.com.

Traveling Information The auction is conducted at the luxury Bellagio Hotel located at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South in Las Vegas, on West Flamingo Exit East off I-15. Shuttle service is available from McCarran International Airport. For detailed information, call the

hotel at 702-693-7411.

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Kaleidoscope - Auction Brochure, May 24-25