Private Collections

Puppen & Spielzeug Museum

The three-decade museum, now closed, was housed in an historic building in old Vienna, and was home to thousands of remarkable antique dolls and playthings. They are all shown in this commemorative hardbound book, in full color with historic references. 1

Purple Skies, Plum Delights

Purple Skies, Plum Delights The world's rarest dolls were collected by Lucy Morgan, the perspicacious seeker of the finest French and German bisque dolls from the golden age of the 19th century. The 167 page hardbound book in full-color features and describes the complete collection. With price key. 8 ?" x 11". BT-233. $59.

The Antique Doll, Dollhouse And Toy Muse

The Antique Doll, Dollhouse and Toy Museum of the LELEGO Foundation The first important European antique doll and toy museum sold in America. The landmark Museum, founded nearly a half-century ago by the Christiansen Family of Denmark, includes over 2000 antique dolls, toys, dollhouses, paper ephemera and other childhood objects of the 18th-early 20th century. More than 392 pages, thousands of color photographs, and after-auction prices realized in two hard-cover volumes, luxuriously boxed 2 v
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The Doll As Art

By Stuart Holbrook. Considered the classic work that developed the concept of the doll as an art form, an idealized human portrait to haunt, tease and fire the emotions of those who view it. A year after year best seller, this book contains over 100 full-

The Doll In Miniature

By Evelyn Ackerman. A book for every person who has treasured tiny dolls, doll houses and doll furnishings. Chapters include: early wooden and wax, china, cloth, bisque, and even 20th century examples up to 1930. Dollhouse dolls are highlighted and there are special sections on "occupational" examples and bearded gentleman. Special attention is also paid to miniature dolls in original costumes. 8 1/2" x 11". Hard bound. 256 pages. 702 photographs.

The Encyclopedia Of French Dolls Vol I

By Francois Theimer. English Edition edited by Florence Theriault. Readers will find this book informative and fascinating reading about French doll history of the 19th century up to 1925. THis time period encompasses the pre-industrial era, the Industrial Revolution, the dawning of the 20th century, and post - WW1. Thousands of references to doll firms, inventors, stores, and actual dolls are arranged alphabetically within the 600 pages of his work, enabling collectors for the first time to re
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The French Encyclopedia Vol I-Ii

By Francois Theimer. English Edition edited by Florence Theriault. Readers will find this book informative and fascinating reading about French doll history of the 19th century up to 1925. THis time period encompasses the pre-industrial era, the Industrial Revolution, the dawning of the 20th century, and post - WW1. Thousands of references to doll firms, inventors, stores, and actual dolls are arranged alphabetically within the 600 pages of his work, enabling collectors for the first time to re
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The Great Man's Doll

The Great Man's Doll Highlighted by a superb French bisque Huret poupée gifted by French poet/novelist Victor Hugo to his beloved granddaughter, Jeanne, with letter of provenance, and including its original trousseau of gowns, accessories, and trunk with brass label "Jeanne". The doll is featured in The Huret Book by François and Danielle Theimer. 8 ?" x 11", 196 pages, softbound, with value key. BT-280. $69.

The Happy Life Of A Collector

By Florence Theriault. The 50-year-collection of well-known collector Naomi Bryant is featured in this hard-cover book that will have special appeal to lovers of French and Germany antique dolls. Many dolls are shown with detailed body and face photograph