Madame Alexander: The Judy Merrill Collection

Madame Alexander: The Judy Merrill Collection

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Madame Alexander: The Judy Merrill Collection

Madame Alexander: The Judy Merrill Collection

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The Madame Alexander Collection of Judith Merrill of Dallas, Texas. From 1954, the very first time that she spotted a Wendy-kins doll the young Texas girl was enchanted with Madame Alexander. Today, the enchantment encompasses nearly a thousand of these rare 1950s models. Her collection is remarkable, focusing significantly on the child doll, Wendy-Kins, but also encompassing the beloved Cissy doll, Elise, Lissy and even rare historical portrait dolls from the series known as “mystery”. More than 300 dolls are included in the auction. Pre-bidding, absentee bidding is available. Live telephone bidding can be arranged by contacting Theriault’s. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.

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"Mommie and Me", Exclusive for Lane Bryant Department Store, with Original Baby, 1955 800/1000

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 374)      

15" (38 cm.) Margaret-face model, ash blonde curls and bangs, walking-style body, wearing tagged navy blue iridescent taffeta dress with white pique collar and cuffs, pea...morerl buckle belt, white bonnet with flowers and black lace, taffeta petticoat with tulle ruffle, panties, stockings, black front-snap shoes. Near mint. Alexander, 1955, the model was marketed as "Mommie and Me", this version being a department store exclusive for Lane Bryant, with original box. Included is the original 5" painted eye hard plastic doll by Irwin Plastic Co., wearing original baby outfit created for the doll by Alexander. Both dolls have beautiful complexion and costume, her unique and original hat not seen with any other Madame Alexander doll.

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Brunette Alexander-Kins in "So Dressed Up" Ensemble, 1954 400/500

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Brunette wig with flip curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing tagged ensemble comprising navy blue iridescent taffeta dress, pink velvet pu...moreff hat, white organdy slip, panties, black suede-like side-snap shoes, white knit socks. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1954, described in Alexander brochures as "all dressed up", the little doll was issued in 1954 in conjunction with "Winsome Binnie Walker" in matching costume.

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins "Wendy Ready for a Plane Trip", 1955 300/400

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca wig with shoulder length flip curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing navy blue flannel jacket with silver buttons and white collar, m...moreatching cap with white streamers and red pom-poms, sleeveless dress with white cotton bodice and pleated Scottish plaid skirt, white socks, black suede-like side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1955, model 452, described as "Wendy ready for a plane trip".

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Brunette Alexander-Kins in Variation of "Wendy Ready For a Plane Trip", 1955 300/400

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Dark brunette hair with short curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing costume variation of #3, this example with matching jacket to #3, blue...more navy cap with red pom-poms, dress with white pleated cotton skirt, petticoat, panties, white socks and red suede-like side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1955, Model #452, a costume variation of #3 "Wendy Ready for a Plane Trip".

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Blonde Cissy "Looks So Charming" in Rare Color Variation of Cocktail Ensemble, 1956 800/1100

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 374)      

20" (51 cm.) Blonde wig with shoulder-length curls and curly bangs, lady-style body, wearing crisp peacock-blue taffeta cocktail dress with dropped waist and very full sk...moreirt, ivory taffeta can-can petticoat, matching lace-edged panties, seamed stockings, black sling-strap heels, black velvet bolero with rose corsage, black velvet hair band with generously-accented pink and blue flowers and black netting, carrying little box with pink flowers. Near mint condition with gorgeous complexion and vibrant costume colors of which this dress is a rare color variation. Alexander, model 2017, 1956, described in the 1956 catalog as "looking so charming in a smart cocktail dress."

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins as "The Most Fashionable Little Girl In Town", 1957 400/500

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair with short curls and bangs, bent-knee walking-style body, wearing luxurious purple velvet pinafore dress over pink dotted Swiss sleeve with puffed ...moresleeves, matching purple velvet cap with purple ribbons at back crown, pink organdy petticoat, pink panties, white socks, black side-snap shoes. The costume is tagged Alexander. Near mint condition, very beautiful complexion and vibrant costume. Alexander, 1957, #389. The costume was described in the company catalog as "the most fashionable little girl in town".

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Auburn-Haired Alexander-Kins in Pink Variation of "Easter Girl", 1953 300/400

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Short auburn hair with curls and bangs, straight-leg non-walking body, wearing original tagged pink sheer nylon sleeveless dress with lace trim, white cotton ...morelace trimmed panties, stiffened net cap with lace edging and unusual woven detail at back crown, socks, side-snap shoes, and carrying little woven basket with plush chicks. Excellent condition. Alexander, 1953, pink variation of the "Easter Girl" costume appearing in that year's catalog, with especially beautiful painting of face.

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Auburn-Haired Alexander-Kins in Color Variation of "May Pole Dancer", 1957 400/500

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Auburn wig with flip curls and bangs, bendable-knee walking-style body, wearing original tagged pink organdy dress under pale blue pinafore with ruffled hem, ...morepale pink taffeta petticoat and panties with Val lace, white socks, black suede-like side-snap shoes, pink woven bonnet with garland of white flowers. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1957, the costume first appeared in the Alexander catalog in 1954 in variant color design of blue dress and pink pinafore.

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Brunette Alexander-Kins "Looks Cool and Summery" in Pink Cotton Ensemble, 1958 300/400

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Brunette wig with curls and bangs, straight-leg walking-style body, wearing original tagged pale pink cotton dress with dainty floral print and lace edging, m...moreatching cap and panties, white socks, pink suede-like side-snap shoes. Excellent condition, some wear to shoes. Alexander, #530. The costume appeared in the 1958 catalog described as "looking cool and summery".

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Brunette "Sweet Violet" with Purple Shoes and Hat, 1954 500/700

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 374)      

18" (46 cm.) Light brunette hair arranged in original curly coiffure, sleep eyes with perfect lashes, unusual ball-jointed walking-style body with jointing at shoulders, ...moreelbows, wrists, hips and knees, wearing original blue taffeta dress with lace edging, blue sash and floral cluster, undergarments, socks, purple velvet bonnet with flowers, purple suede-like shoes trimmed with a white violet and carrying hat box with fashion award emblem. Excellent condition. Alexander, the doll was presented in the 1954 Alexander catalog as "Sweet Violet" with unique shoes and hat.

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Very Rare Tosca-Haired Elise as "Queen Elizabeth II Looking Very Glamorous" 800/1100

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 374)      

18" (46 cm.) Tosca hair with two forehead curls and hair drawn back into captured curls at her nape, real lashes, red lips, lady-shaped body, wearing ivory brocade gown w...moreith rose and leaf design, red sash with rhinestones and jewels, taffeta petticoat with net ruffles, panties, stockings, white sling-strap heels, long white gloves, and with three-stone rhinestone earrings, rhinestone necklace and ring, three rhinestone bracelets (one with alternate rubies), and rhinestone accented silver metal crown. The costume is tagged "Elise c. Madame Alexander. Reg U.S. Pat. Off. N.Y.U.S.A." and she has original wrist booklet. Near mint condition. Alexander, rare model 1780, described in the 1963 catalog as "Queen Elizabeth II looking very glamorous".

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Pair, Alexander-Kins Romeo and Juliet in Elaborate Renaissance Costumes, 1955 600/800

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Including Romeo with red caracul wig and Juliet with tosca hair gathered into an elaborate arrangement of curls at her crown and with cascading curls onto her...more back torso, each with straight-leg walking-style body. Romeo is wearing purple knit body suit under black felt jacket with pagoda sleeves, trimmed with gilt metallic braid and medallion, purple cap with pink feather, gilt boots; and Juliet is wearing ivory satin brocade floor-length gown with magenta velvet yoke and matching long-sleeved coat, panties, gold tie shoes, and elaborate coronet. Each costume is tagged Alexander-Kins. Near mint condition, Alexander, 1955. Models #473 and #474, inspired by the United Artist film release of that year, superb original condition with rosy cheeks, vibrant costumes.

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins as "Lady in Waiting", 1955 400/500

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair with short curls and bangs, straight-leg body, wearing original tagged rose satin gown with ruffled tulle garlands edged in silver braid and trimme...mored with pink flowers, pink organdy petticoat, panties, silver tie shoes, and with silver coronet with pearl accents and pink tulle veil. Near mint condition, preserved in original box, Alexander, model 487, 1955, described in the Alexander catalog as "Lady in Waiting to the Queen dressed for a court function".

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Auburn-Haired Prince Charming from Cinderella Series, 1950 500/700

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 374)      

17" (43 cm.) Auburn caracul fleeced wig, Margaret face, blue sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, closed mouth, auburn caracul fleeced wig, five-piece hard plastic bo...moredy, wearing original tagged ivory brocade taffeta tunic with gilt metallic trim, matching lined cape, tights, ivory brocade cap, tan satin snap-front shoes. Excellent condition, especially fine complexion. Alexander, Prince Charming from the Cinderella series, 1950, with original gilt cloverleaf tag.

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Tosca-Haired "Baby Angel" with Pearl Halo and Wings, 1955 400/500

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair in rare original coiffure highlighted by very full side clusters of curls tied at the sides of her head, accented with a raised pearl halo, straigh...moret-leg non-walking body, wearing original tagged ivory satin and tulle gown, ivory satin panties, cream laced shoes, hand-cut white wings, pearls. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 480, 1955, very rare early angel model with distinctive coiffure.

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Tosca-Haired Wendy-Kins in Pink Tulle Gown and Coronet, 1955 300/400

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair in short curls and bangs, unusual hazel eyes, straight-leg walking- style body, wearing original tagged white tulle gown over pink taffeta petticoa...moret and panties, lace edging, satin tie shoes, floral wreath coronet. Excellent condition, Alexander, circa 1955.

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Brunette Alexander-Kins as Bridesmaid in "Great Flaring Gown" of Pink Tulle, 1955 400/500

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Brunette hair with short curls and bangs, straight-leg walking body, wearing original tagged bridesmaid costume of full-length pink tulle gown with pink roseb...moreud garland over organdy attached underslip, taffeta pink panties, peach satin shoes with pink bows, and leaf-shaped green cap sprinkled with tiny flowers. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 478, 1955, the doll was described in Alexander's 1955 catalog as having "a great flaring gown of petal pink nylon tulle trimmed with flowers" and named "Wendy's Bridesmaid".

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Extremely Rare Alexander-Kins as Infant of Prague from Biblical Series, 1957 6000/8000

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Brunette hair with short curls, real lashes, bendable-knee walking-style body with unique posing of arms and fingers to accentuate the costume role, wearing i...morevory robe with rhinestone and pearl studded design on front, matching rose satin lined cape with lace and rhinestone edged collar, and silver bead and rhinestone cross at the back cape with two rose stone accents at the cross top, taffeta full slip, panties, white socks, side-snap suede-like shoes, along with elaborate crown heavily encrusted with pearls, rubies, and rhinestones, and a matching orb to be held in the doll's specially formed open palm. Also included is a second gown in somewhat simpler style along with matching crown, and a third ensemble with gown and cape. Near mint condition except some of the boa is a bit fly-away on the third costume. Alexander, 1957, the doll and crown frames were commissioned from the Alexander firm, then fitted with specially shaped arms and hands, reportedly by I. Donnelly, a religious supply company of Kansas City, and, finally, costumed by the Sisters of Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska. Few examples of this doll are known to exist.

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Auburn-Haired Wendy "Goes To a Garden Party", 1956 300/400

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Auburn hair in soft curls and bangs, bendable-knee walking-style body, wearing original tagged white dotted Swiss organdy gown with embroidered garland at the...more hem, lace trim pink satin sash with pearl clasp, pink nylon petticoat, panties, tan side-snap suede-like shoes, woven wide-brimmed white bonnet with pink flowers and streamers. Near mint condition, especially beautiful complexion. Alexander, #620, the doll appeared in the 1956 catalog described as "Wendy goes to a garden party".

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Blonde Margaret Bride with Exquisite Painting in Wreath Gown, 1950 1100/1300

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 374)      

20" (51 cm.) Blonde hair in ornate coiffure having hair drawn from face and captured in a row of arranged vertical curls at the back which overlap the unique veil, and wi...moreth curls falling onto her shoulders, real lashes, red lips, soft blush, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original tagged gown with textured ivory satin bodice and dropped waist, ivory satin skirt overlaid by sheer tulle with a border of richly embroidered wreath design, sheer tulle Juliet sleeves, with unique veil trimmed with dainty lilies of the valley with match her bouquet, ivory taffeta petticoat, panties, stockings, cream satin front-snap shoes. Near mint condition. Alexander, circa 1950, an outstanding doll with exquisite painting and coiffure, beautifully designed and preserved gown.

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Tosca Haired Alexander-Kins as "Little Godey" in Rare Color Variation of Gown, 1955 600/800

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca curly hair in original coiffure, straight-leg walker body, wearing original tagged lime green gown with black beaded jacket, elaborate cut-out black hat...more with lime green ties and little flowers, yellow organdy full slip, pantalets, black suede-like side-snap shoes, socks. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 491, 1955, impeccable complexion with delicate blush, superb preservation of the costume in rare color variant.

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins as "Southern Belle", 1956 400/600

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair with arranged curls and bangs, bendable-knee walking-style body, wearing original tagged pink taffeta faille gown with overskirt that forms two tie...morers of ruffles at the back, attached tulle ruffle, cutwork edged petticoat, pantalets, socks, magenta suede side-snap shoes, double-strand necklace, magenta velvet reticule, purple woven straw bonnet with colorful flowers and veil. Excellent condition. Alexander, 1956, the doll was shown on the cover of the 1956 Alexander brochure "Dolls are Little People".

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins as "Little Godey" in Coral Pink Gown, 1955 600/800

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Auburn-tinted tosca curly hair in original coiffure, straight-leg walker body, wearing original tagged coral pink gown with black beaded jacket, elaborate cut...more-out black hat with pink feathers and fuchsia roses, organdy full slip, pantalets, black suede-like side-snap shoes, socks. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 491, 1955, the doll is superbly-preserved with vibrant complexion and costume colors, and is very rare to find.

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Auburn-Haired Alexander-Kins as Bridesmaid in Sky Blue Taffeta, 1956 400/500

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Auburn hair in short curls, real lashes, bendable-knee walking-style body, wearing tagged full-length sky blue taffeta gown with rolled collar, pink sash, and...more pink rosebuds that gather up the skirt at front hem, white taffeta petticoat and panties, gold slippers with ties, and pink stiffened headband with flower cluster at each side of face. Near mint condition. Alexander, model #621, the costume was described in the 1956 catalog noting that "her tiny face is framed by a pink straw bandeau".

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Tosca-Haired Alexander-Kins with Rare Coiffure as "Aunt Agatha", 1957 500/700

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 374)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair arranged away from face and captured in arranged curls at her back crown and nape, bendable-knee body, wearing original tagged crisp taffeta gown i...moren a shadow-print lime green and cream pattern, with five rows of tucking at the hem, black velvet jacket with beaded edging, taffeta petticoat and pantalets with lace ruffles, socks, black side-snap suede-like shoes, black woven tri-corn bonnet with feathers and net veil, black velvet reticule. Near mint condition. Alexander, model #434, 1957. The doll was described in that year's catalog as "Aunt Agatha dressed in true ante-bellum fashion".

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