Mid-Century American Dolls

Mid-Century American Dolls

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Mid-Century American Dolls

Mid-Century American Dolls

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Featuring the private collection of Vivian Brady-Ashley with a focus on “the little ones” from legendary firms of Alexander and Vogue. Known throughout the collecting world as a connoisseur of dolls by Madame Alexander, few collectors knew that Vivian also held an abiding respect for the Ginny dolls of Jenny Graves known under their trade name of Ginny. The Mid-Century American Doll auction showcases an exceptional collection of several hundred examples from their early years of the firm, most in near mint condition.

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in A Variation of Navy Blue Afternoon Ensemble by Alexander 200/300

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca wig with arranged curls and bangs, sleep eyes, lady-shaped body, wearing navy blue taffeta dress with gathered tulle sleevelets, tiered white nylon cap...moreelet with front ties, taffeta petticoat and panties, woven white straw with white flowers, stockings, black sling heels. The costume is tagged "Cissette". Very good condition, elastic worn on petticoat. Alexander, circa 1957.

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in Blue Satin Cocktail Dress and Matching Coat 300/500

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca hair with long curls and bangs, sleep eyes, lady-shaped body. Wearing blue satin cocktail dress and matching coat with large bow at the neckline and pa...moretterned lining, stockings, gold sling heels. The costume is tagged "Cissette". Excellent condition, rosy cheeks. Alexander, model 976, the costume was described in the 1957 Alexander catalog as "a short satin theatre dress with matching coat lined with beautiful Persian fabric".

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Titian-Haired Cissette with Fuschia Dotted Swiss Dress, Cissette Box 400/600

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Titian wig, sleep eyes, lady-shaped body. Wearing fuchsia organdy dotted Swiss dress with borders of lace, two rose petals at the waist, taffeta white pantie...mores and petticoat with lace edging, stockings, white sling heels, white woven bonnet with generously swathed tulle accented by two further rosebuds. The costume is tagged Cissette. Near mint condition. Alexander, Cissette, circa 1957, with perfect coiffure, rosy cheeks, fresh crisp costume, Alexander box marked Cissette.

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Brunette "Margaret Rose" in Lilac Gown with Lace Edging by Alexander 400/500

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 321)      

14" (36 cm.) Brunette mohair side-parted wig with arranged curls, sleep eyes, five-part body. Wearing lavender sheer nylon full-length gown with delicate dot patterns, di...moreamond lace edging, pink taffeta petticoat and matching panties, gold front-snap shoes, a cluster of roses and white petals at the waist which matches the flowers in her hair. The costume is tagged "Margaret Rose, Alexander". Excellent condition, few spots at back of gown. Alexander, circa 1950.

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Brunette Cissette with Checkered Lavender/Cream Dress and Bonnet 400/500

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Brunette hair with flip curls and bags, sleep eyes, lady-shaped body. Wearing cotton dress of tiny lavender and cream checkered pattern, ruffled lace at shou...morelders and hem, taffeta petticoat and panties, stockings, white sling heels, pearls, lavender woven hat trimmed with lavender flowers and a swirl of lavender netting. The costume is tagged "Cissette". Near mint. Alexander, Cissette, circa 1957, especially beautifully-preserved costume and bonnet.

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Titian-Haired Cissette with Rich Purple Bonnet, Cissette Box 500/700

Lot # 30.1 (Sale Order: 31 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Titian wig with arranged curls and bangs, sleep eyes, adult lady body. Wearing cream cotton shirtwaist dress with printed purple roses, purple velvet sashes,...more rhinestone button accents, taffeta petticoat, panties, stockings, lavender sling heels, and rich purple woven bonnet with garland of flowers and net veiling which forms into neck ties. The costume is tagged Cissette. Near mint condition. Alexander, Cissette, circa 1957, with Cissette box stamped 830. Alexander, circa 1957.

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in Lilac Taffeta Afternoon Dress 400/600

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 32 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca hair with flip curls and bangs, sleep eyes, lady-shaped body. Wearing lilac taffeta cocktail dress with matching jacket, pleated skirt, taffeta pettico...moreat and panties, stockings, lilac sling heels, little woven purse with applique lilac flower, and with woven lilac bonnet with a generous coronet of velvet lilac and mauve flowers and green leaves. The costume is tagged Cissette. Near mint condition. Alexander, circa 1957, especially rich coloring of cheeks, perfect coiffure, superb bonnet.

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Tosca-Haired Wendy as "Guardian Angel" with Variant Coiffure by Alexander 500/700

Lot # 31.1 (Sale Order: 33 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca wig drawn back from forehead and captured in a cluster of curls at the crown accented with rose petal clusters, short flipped curls and bangs, bent knee...more walking-style body. Wearing pale rose taffeta gown with gilt-edged yoke, metallic rick-rack edging, stiffened gilt-accented wings, pink taffeta panties, gilt shoes. The costume is tagged Alexander-Kins, and she has original wrist label. Near mint condition. Alexander, variation of model 480 "Guardian Angel", 1954, crisp costume, gorgeous coiffure.

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Platinum Blonde "Honey" in Lavender Costume by Effanbee, Original Box 300/500

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 34 of 321)      

18" (46 cm.) Platinum blonde wig in soft curls, sleep eyes, five-piece body. Wearing lavender sheer nylon gown with three tiers of ruffles at the waist, ruffles around th...moree hem, and neckline, matching bonnet with ruffles at the interior brim, black streamers and waist tied, floral accents, taffeta lavender petticoat and panties, black tie-front shoes. Near mint condition. Effanbee, "Honey", circa 1950, the doll is preserved in impeccable condition in Effanbee Honey labeled box with illustration of the doll's head and stamped model number 3543.

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Pair, Alexander-Kins as "Romeo and Juliet" by Alexander 900/1200

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 35 of 321)      

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. He 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 she is wearing ivory satin brocade floor-length gown with red velvet yoke and matching long-sleeved coat, panties, gold tie shoes, and elaborate coronet. Each costume is tagged Alexander-Kins. Near mint condition, Alexander, models 473 and 474, issued 1955 inspired by the United Artist film release of that year, superb original condition with rosy cheeks, vibrant costumes, each with original unique wrist tag.

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Tosca-Haired "Wendy's First Long Dancing Dress" with Rare Coiffure by Alexander 500/700

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 36 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca-hair with side-part, tiny spit curl at forehead, and long lock of hair drawn back at her crown, sleep eyes, bent knee walking-style body. Wearing pale g...morereen tulle gown over pale green taffeta underskirt, ruffled sleeves, green velvet sash and velvet wreath, green velvet hair bow with flower, taffeta panties, peach satin tie front shoes. The costume is tagged Alexander-kins. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 606, 1956 catalog, superb coiffure and bright rosy cheeks.

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Queen in Coronation Robes from Beaux Arts Series by Alexander 1000/1200

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 37 of 321)      

18" (46 cm.) Margaret face, brunette side-parted hair swept back from her face into elaborately-arranged curls, walking-style body. Wearing an elaborate white brocade cou...morert gown with blue sash of the garter trimmed with jewels, taffeta hooped petticoat, panties, stockings, ivory satin front-snap shoes, white finger-less gloves, and with jeweled silver crown, one rhinestone earring, emerald jeweled bracelet, and purple velvet cape edged with white faux fur and gilt metallic threads. The costume is tagged Madame Alexander. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 2025, from the Beaux Arts Creations series of 1953.

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Auburn-Haired Painted-Lash Ginny from "Gad-About" Series by Vogue 400/600

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 38 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Auburn mohair wig with long lush curls and bangs, blue sleep eyes, painted lashes, strung body. Wearing purple velvet costume decorated with a garland of gilt...more flowers, fringed corners around the hem of skirt which matches the trim on her purple velvet crown, purple velvet panties, socks, snap-front roller skates. The costume is tagged Vogue. Excellent condition. Vogue, model #47 from "Gad-About Series" of 1953.

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Blonde Painted-Lash Ginny in Velvet Coat and Cap by Vogue 300/500

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 39 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Blonde mohair wig in soft curls and bangs, blue sleep eyes, painted lashes, strong body. Wearing lavender taffeta dress with rose satin ribbons, under purple ...morevelvet coat with ivory lining, matching cap, stiffened petticoat, panties, white socks, snap-front shoes. The costume is tagged Vogue. Near mint condition. Vogue, #25, 1955, beautiful rosy cheeks and vibrant costume.

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Blonde Painted-Lash Ginny as Scottish Girl from Frolicking Fables Series by Vogue 300/500

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 40 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Blonde mohair wig in side-parted style with soft curls, brown sleep eyes, painted lashes, strung body. Wearing Scottish costume comprising black velvet bodice...more and plaid woolen skirt which matches her panties and floral-trimmed hat, socks, blue snap-front shoes. Excellent condition. Vogue, Scottish Girl from Frolicking Fables series of 1951.

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Blonde Poodle-Cut Painted-Lash Ginny as Variation "Bo Peep" by Vogue 300/400

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 41 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Blonde hair in short "poodle-cut" style, brown eyes, painted lashes, straight leg jointed body. Wearing ivory taffeta gown with dainty pink flowers having ove...morerlay tulle on skirt and as sleevelets, pink socks and pink front-snap shoes, white flannel open-top cap with lace edging, Excellent condition Vogue, model #8, Bo Peep from 1952 Frolicking Fables Series, a variation of the Bo Peep costume shown in lot #39, with beautiful rosy cheeks.

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Blonde Painted-Lash Ginny in Coronation Robes with Rare Accessories and Display Case, Vogue 800/1100

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 42 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Blonde mohair wig in soft lush curls, blue sleep eyes, painted lashes. Wearing elaborate brocade gown embellished with pearl and gold beading, fur-trimmed pur...moreple velvet cape with elongated train which is decorated with metallic-edged medallion, gilt-metal framed purple velvet crown, gilt sceptre. Near mint condition. Vogue, 1953, the special promotional doll was issued to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and has been preserved in impeccable original condition, in original display case; few examples of this luxury model were made.

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Blonde Painted-Lash Ginny "Ballet" from Frolicking Fables Series by Vogue 400/600

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 43 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Blonde mohair wig with very full lush curls and bangs, blue sleep eyes, painted lashes, strung body. Wearing original elaborate ballet tutu of lace and tattin...moreg with gilt edging, garland of flowers and rose satin bow, tulle petticoat, panties, bronze-green tie front shoes, flowered gilt headband. Near mint condition. Vogue, from Frolicking Fables series, 1952, with original silver wrist tag "Ballet", superb costume in impeccable condition.

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Pair, Wendy-Kins as Bride and Bridegroom by Alexander 400/500

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 44 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Each has bent-knee walking-style body, she with brunette flip curls and bangs, and he with brown side-parted cropped hair. She is wearing white tulle wedding ...moregown with attached taffeta petticoat, panties, satin sash, lavish coronet of flowers and corsage, tie shoes; he is wearing striped trousers, black suede formal jacket, cravat and tie, rhinestone pin, boutonniere, black shoes. Each costume is tagged. Excellent condition. Alexander, he is model 577, 1956.

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Tosca-Haired "Wendy Graduation" by Alexander 300/500

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 45 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Tosca hair drawn back and captured in a cluster of curls at her crown, curly bangs, sleep eyes, bent-knee walking-style body. Wearing floor-length white dotte...mored Swiss gown lace accents, blue satin sash and hair bow. The costume is tagged. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 399, 1957.

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Brunette Wendy as "Parlour Maid" by Alexander 400/500

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 46 of 321)      

8" (20 cm.) Brunette hair with flip curls and bangs, sleep eyes, bent-knee walking body. Wearing black taffeta dress with lace detail on sleeves to match the lace trim on...more her apron, lace headpiece with black velvet ties, organdy petticoat and panties, socks, black side-snap shoes, and carrying dust mop. The costume is tagged. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 579, 1956, beautiful complexion, perfect coiffure.

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Rare Cissy as "Melanie" with Unique Coiffure and Elongated Lashes by Alexander 900/1300

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 47 of 321)      

21" (53 cm.) Brunette wig arranged with braided chignon at her top crown and ringlet curls above each ear tied with blue velvet ribbons, sleep eyes with elongated lashes,...more adult lady body. Wearing ice-blue crisp slipper satin floor-length gown with white rayon faille lining, woven cream lace jacket with looped lapels, taffeta petticoat with tulle ruffles, panties, stockings, silver sling heels, accented with sapphire studded clasp at the waist, pearl earrings, faux-diamond bracelets, faux-sapphire ring. The costume is tagged. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 2235, "Melanie", appearing in the 1961 Alexander catalog as "dressed with great elegance" and "hairdo styled in the Godey manner".

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in Pink Camellia Gown with Velvet Stole by Alexander 300/500

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 48 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca wig drawn back at the crown into rose-trimmed curls, full long curls at the nape. Wearing ivory satin faille gown with dramatically-patterned fuchsia a...morend pink camellias and roses, brilliant pink velvet sleeved wrap with camellia lining, white taffeta petticoat with tulle ruffle, matching panties, seamed stockings, sling heels, pearls, "diamond" earrings. The costume is tagged. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 873, the doll was described in the 1958 catalog as "small elegance...she is irresistible".

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in Variation of Pink Camellia Gown with Velvet Stole by Alexander 400/500

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 49 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca wig in side-parted style with a long looped curl drawn to the side and captured in a crown chignon which is decorated with roses, full long curls at th...moree nape. Wearing pale rose polished cotton gown patterned with dainty flowers under a brilliant pink velvet sleeve, wrap with gown-matched lining white taffeta petticoat with tulle ruffle, matching panties, seamed stockings, sling heels, pearl drop earrings. The costume is tagged. Excellent condition. Alexander, circa 1957, a rare variation of the classic camellia costume, rare coiffure.

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Tosca-Haired Cissette in Pink Satin Ball Gown by Alexander 400/500

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 50 of 321)      

10" (25 cm.) Tosca wig with side curls at forehead, clusters of curls at back crown and nape. Wearing pink satin ball gown with widely-flared full-length skirt, dotted tu...morelle full-length wrap, taffeta petticoat and panties with lace trim, seamed stockings, gold sling heels, with floral accents on wrap to match flowers in hair, sparkly rhinestone earrings. The costume is tagged. Excellent condition, one earring missing. Alexander, model 732, 1959.

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