Theriault's Auction Catalog - “Once Upon a Dream” Online Auctions

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24" "Zolushka, Russia's Cinderella", Porcelain doll from Neva Dolls 300/700

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 59)

From the frozen shores of the Neva river, the St. Petersburg’s firm of Neva Dolls produces the finest quality Russian porcelain dolls. Zolushka, the name for Cinderella in Russian fairytales, is a meticulously handcrafted artisan doll, by Stacia M., with porcelain head, hands and feet. She wears a fantasy gold robe with tightly-fitted bodice and voluminous skirt with an exaggerated waistline. A delicate tiara crowns her head. From a very limited edition of 15 dolls, each Neva doll is entirely made in Russia, and each doll and costume is entirely handcrafted. For more information see www.nevadolls.com.

23" "Lamb's Ear", One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Baby Doll by Diane 200/500

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 59)

The 2005 Doty Award Nominee offers a 23" porcelain baby doll resting on its own lamb blankie. Named "Lamb's Ear" the one-of-a-kind doll is created in the porcelain medium that is rare for this artist, and to make the doll even more special, she has costumed "Lamb's Ear" in a baby gown and bonnet made of antique fabric and lace.

24" "Elodie" Porcelain doll by Ruth Treffeisen with One-of-a-Kind Costume 2500/5000

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 59)

A diva of the German dollmakers, an artist whose name and talent are known worldwide, Ruth Treffeisen has created a stunningly beautiful 24" child doll with porcelain head and limbs, and cloth body stuffed with sheep's wool. Make no mistake, this exceptional doll was entirely created by the German artist herself. Named "Elodie", the doll has German blown glass eyes and an exquisite hand-knotted human hair wig. "Elodie" is wearing a one-of-a-kind artist-made dress of organza and silk with petit-point embroidery, along with genuine pearl earrings.

23" "The Goose Girl" by Bonnie Chyle from Dollmaker and Friends 300/600

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 59)

"The Goose Girl", a blonde-haired baby doll made of silicon, by American artist Bonnie Chyle is a delightful image of childhood. She wears a pink romper trimmed with lace and earns her name from the plush goose that is playfully posed on her shoulder.

36" "Kumari" from Annette Himstedt's "World's Children's Summit" Series 600/900

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 59)

There is nothing minor about this Himstedt-described "little girl from Nepal"; from her statuesque 26" size, to the fame of her creator Annette Himstedt, "Kumari" borders on epic. Part of Himstedt's 2005 "World's Children Summit" collection, Kumari, a limited worldwide edition of 377 wears a shoulder wrap trimmed with real Tibetan lamb skin and carries an Bhutan satchel made of antique Bhutan tapestry that is a unique treasure in itself. The leather shoes are designed authentically of the region. "Kumariu" has an art vinyl head and limbs, soft cloth body, blown glass eyes, and semi-hand-knotted human hair in multiple braids with ribbon decorations.

31" "Babar", the Storybook Elephant from Gund 100/300

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 59)

Popping right from the pages of the beloved children's book, a storybook classic since 1931, comes plush "Babar" by Gund in a grand 31" size. "Babar" wears his traditional green gentleman's suit with red bowtie, white spats, and, in case you forget, his name in raised letters. A crown sits atop his head, just like in the book.

24" "Christina" by Mary Ann George from Dollmaker and Friends 200/500

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 59)

Christina is a 24" vinyl doll from Mary Ann George wearing an over-sized dress of satin overlaid with an imaginative flounce.

23" "Little Cinderella", Porcelain Doll by Joan Blackwood, Artist Proof 300/600

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 59)

"Little Cinderella", an artist's proof doll is the European version of "Starlight" which won the 2004 DOTY award for New England doll artist Joan Blackwood. The 23" "Little Cinderella" doll has a porcelain head and limbs and wears an exceptional one-of-a-kind bridal gown with antique fabric bodice. Her bridal coronet is generously trimmed with beads and she owns a miniature 8" doll.

21" "Taliah", as Little Bo Peep by Eva Helland 1800/3000

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 59)

Collectors who have waited years to own a doll by Colorado artist Eva Helland know how precious the occasion can be. In 2003, Eva introduced her dolls in a new medium, silicone, that she feels allows the full expression of her art. Each Eva Helland silicone baby is created in an edition of only 25. Here is "Talia", an outstanding 21"silicone baby doll dressed as Little Bo Peep.You may find it nigh onto impossible to find an Eva Helland doll, and you will certainly not find this one ever again.

14" One-of-a-Kind Character Boy By Kathe Kruse Puppen 500/900

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 59)

From the historic German firm of Kathe Kruse comes this 14" one-of-a-kind character boy doll with hand-painted eyes and facial features. The boy doll wears a blue and white striped shirt with hand-embroidered decorations and dark blue cotton pants and a grey knit hooded jacket. His checkered scarf and socks give him a jaunty look, and his shoes are of leather.

11" German Mohair Coca Cola Bear by Steiff 100/400

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 59)

The world-renowned German teddy bear firm of Steiff presents a mohair polar bear wearing a Coca-Cola insignia red scarf and holding a 1950's vintage-style Coca-Cola bottle. With Steiff trademark button in ear, of course.

5" "The Princess and the Pea", One-of-a-Kind All-Porcelain Doll by Stephanie Blythe 600/1200

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 59)

Inspired by the childhood fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea", the beloved artist Stephanie Blythe presents a 5" all-porcelain doll dreamily posed atop 20 silk mattresses. Her costume is fit for a princess, made of antique silk, lace, and ribbon trim, and she wears a gold washed sterling crown with opal. Her 20 silk mattresses rest upon a wooden bed. The Princess and the Pea is from the artist's one-of-a-kind series.

21"Anke", One-of-a- Kind Baby Doll by Sybille Tade-Meinesz 200/500

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 59)

An endearing character expression will draw you to "Anke", a one-of-a-kind art vinyl baby doll with cloth body from Sybille Tade-Meinesz featuring hand-blown glass eyes and human hair. "Anke" wears a knit woolen costume and carries a plush bunny.

32" "Oceana", Fantasy Doll by Christine Ruggle and Elizabeth Jenkins 2000/4000

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 59)

32" "Oceana" is a sculpted fantasy masterpiece co-created by Christine Ruggle (head sculpt, crown and base embellishment) and Elizabeth Jenkins (design, body sculpt, hair and costume). The two highly respected, award-winning ODACA artists combined their talents with a felicitous result that allowed their imagination to soar. The artists note "we invented a tale of our own to create this queen of the sea". "Oceana" is made of epoxy clay and has a mohair wig and painted eyes. She wears free-form lace costume designed to create a wet seaweed effect and is posed upon a wooden base adorned with Hawaiian coral.

28" "Stargirl", One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Doll by Sylvia Weser 3000/6000

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 59)

"Stargirl", by Sylvia Weser, possesses a head, arms and legs of finest Limoges porcelain and a kid leather body as well as a human hair wig and German blown-glass eyes. She wears a silk dress that the artist describes as "ethereal" with gold lace trim and a matching bonnet headdress adorned in metallic laces. The artist was featured in a cover story in Doll Reader Magazine of September 2005.

“Cinderella’s Splendor”, a one-of-a-kind pin cushion doll from Marie Osmond

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 59)

Marie Osmond is pleased to present “Cinderella’s Splendor”, a one-of-a-kind pin cushion doll creation which featyres a rich gold and antique pink silk gown and Swarovski crystal embellishments.

"Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum" from Deborah Beardsley Elertson 300/800

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 59)

From rising teddy bear artist Deborah Beardsley Elertson comes a pair of whimsical storybook characters "Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum". Both are made of hand-dyed mohair, with excelsior filling, glass eyes and cloth pads and paws. They wear hand-dyed wool felt collars, bowties, and matching hats. The artist claims the initials WBN (why be normal?) as her mantra, and aims to create endearing creatures lop-sided out-of-the-box personalities.

31" "Snow White", One-of-a-Kind Carved Wooden Doll from The Xenis Collection 3000/7000

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 59)

Snow White is a 31" tall doll with solid wood construction and seven points of articulation including three in each arm and swivel head. Her face and shoes are hand-painted and she stands on an alabaster base. Snow White is dressed in a red and white chiffon ensemble with antique gold lace trim and a midnight blue silk cape. She holds a wicked witch puppet of polymer clay with wooden articulated body and is hand-painted and wears a costume of natural fabrics. The accompanying basket is hand-woven and the apples are handmade from polymer clay.

28" "Mad Hatter" Cloth Character Doll by Valerie Zeitler of Val's Rag Patch 200/500

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 59)

With inspiration from classic children's literature comes this 28" hand-sculpted cloth character doll, the "Mad Hatter" by Valerie Zeitler. The "Mad Hatter" wears a checkered jacket with loudly clashing purple bow-tie and pants, bold striped stockings and top hat. He even holds a small cup in which is a small rabbit.

"Goldielocks and the Three Bears", One-of-a-Kind Set from Goldie Wilson 400/900

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 59)

From Goldie Wilson of Original Dolls by Goldie comes this unusual and one-of-a-kind set of three teddy bears and a black-complexioned Goldielocks in a 12" x 20" x 2" book-shaped shadow-box, entitled "Goldielocks and the Three Bears". The all-porcelain doll has painted facial features and a mohair wig, and each of the bears is produced of German mohair and has glass eyes. Goldielocks wears a vintage style dress of Swiss batiste, and the bears are wonderfully costumed in antique lace and felt.

11 1/2" "Visions of Mother Goose" One-of-a-Kind Barbie by Sharon Zuckerman & Mattel Inc. 5000/15,000

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 59)

Inspired by a romantic vision of Mother Goose, Sharon Zuckerman, Mattel's Principal Designer, has transformed a classic Barbie doll into the storybook doyenne herself. Mattel's Mother Goose wears a traditional peasant dress yet fashioned with a delightful twist of off white silk chiffon with a blue silk satin organza embroidered apron and highlighted by a brown ultra-suede corset with gold lace. The doll comes with complete documentation and provenance, of course.

8" "Rumpelstiltskin" and Bear by Jane Woodard of Heir Bears 200/500

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 59)

Inspired by the classic children's tale of The Miller's Daughter, Jane Woodard of Heir Bears has fashioned a delightful twosome, Rumpelstiltskin and the Bear as Miller's Daughter. Rumpelstiltskin is 8" and created of hand-painted muslin fabric. The bear is 11", and made of mink. The use of vintage furs from old recycled coats is a trademark of the artist who has used her signature style to charming result in this happy pair.

18" "Glynis", an Irish Princess by Diane Keeler 1000/2500

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 59)

"Glynis" by Diane Keeler is an 18" polymer clay sculpture of a princess from an Irish fairytale. Her hair is hand-dyed auburn mohair, and her eyes are hand-painted green. She wears a forest green silk dress with hand beading and a matching head band. The eminent doll artist is a member of both ODACA and NIADA and her works are avidly sought by connoisseur collectors.

9", Set of Six Storybook Miniature Dolls by Reva Schick of Middleton Dolls 100/300

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 59)

Each of the delightful little dolls is costumed to represent a storybook character including Cinderella, Little Bo Peep, Robin Hood, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel, with heads and limbs of vinyl, and cloth bodies.

14" "NONO Alice and Her Very Odd Wonderland", a One-of-a-Kind Set by Goodreau Doll LLC. 500/1500

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 59)

Designed in a contemporary off-beat style are a mŽlange of characters from the beloved children's story book. Made of German wool felt with embroidery eyes, hand-felted wool hair, and wearing delightful costumes of cotton and wool with lace trim are all your favorites including, of course, Alice who is 14", and her 6" friends, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Topsy Turvy Queen and Flamingo, Cheshire Cat, Teacup and Mouse, Caterpillar and Flamingo.

14" "Columbine and the Harlequin" Porcelain dolls by Wendy Lawton 1000/2500

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 59)

From renowned doll artist, Wendy Lawton comes this pair of 14" porcelain dolls based on characters from the famous Commedia del Arte. Columbine is one-of-a-kind and Harlequin is from a limited edition of 250. Each doll has carved spring-jointed wood body and is costumed in fine silks in the traditional manner.

23" "Angoli", One-of-a-Kind Baby Doll by Katja Schneider and Ruth Kunz from Heart and Soul 200/600

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 59)

"Angoli" is a one-of-a-kind baby doll from well-known baby doll creators Katja Schneider and Ruth Kunz. With head and limbs of fine art vinyl, and cloth body, "Angoli" has human hair and wears a baby overall and embroidered hand-knit sweater. The baby's accessory is a toy fabric finger puppet.

16 1/2" "E. Clair", a Teddy Bear by Pat Youderin 200/500

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 59)

With its chocolate-colored mohair fur, "E Clair" is a delightful 16" teddy bear by Pat Youderin. "E.Clair" has jointed legs, ultra suede paw-pads and wears a vintage pale pink smock trimmed with lace, smocking and embroidery, and she has pink silk satin bows in her hair.

18" "Enchanted" by Linda Rick from Key to My Heart 200/400

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 59)

The 18" vinyl doll "Enchanted" by Linda Rick wears a satin overlaid dress with embroidered chiffon.

20" "Baby Sitting Bear", One-of-a-Kind Teddy Pair by Hildegard Gunzel 500/1500

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 59)

The 20" one-of-a-kind "Baby Sitting Bear" by Hildegard Gunzel comes with its own small bear lovingly wrapped around his neck and riding piggy-back. Each bear is made of German mohair.

7 1/2" "Little Rapunzel" One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Doll by Joanne Callander 1000/2000

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 59)

A petite interpretation of Rapunzel from Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales is the one of a kind offering from the talented artist, Joanne Callander. The dainty doll in nearly all-porcelain save for her fabric-over-armature upper arms and legs that allow the doll to be posed however you wish. She has lovely mohair wig and a costume of vintage silks trimmed with vintage laces and beads. An added touch is her own smaller 3" doll, "Rapunzelina" that is also one-of-a-kind, and costumed to complement.

24" "Advice from a Caterpillar", One-of-a-Kind Creation by R. John Wright. 7000/20,000+

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 59)

An extraordinary creation based on the original illustration by Sir John Tenniel in Lewis Carroll's immortal classic, Alice in Wonderland. The unique and elaborate piece is centered by an all-felt mushroom surrounded by felt leaves and grasses upon which is seated a fantastic felt and silk caterpillar smoking an authentically-detailed hookah pipe. The pipe has been hand-carved out of wood and embellished with genuine 22-carat gold leaf. Gazing up in wonder is a diminutive one-of-a-kind all-felt Alice, fully-jointed and measuring just 11_" tall. Alice's face is delicately hand-painted and she features a meticulously hand-knotted mohair wig. Alice is outfitted as per the original colored Tenniel illustration in a beautifully tailored Victorian costume of silk and cotton batiste with tiny hand-cobbled leather slippers. These items are mounted on a felt-covered molded papier mache base measuring approximately 23" in diameter. The overall height of the piece is approximately 24". This one-of-a-kind treasure will come in a special hand-cut presentation box. Included will be a deluxe bound Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by both R. John Wright and Susan Wright. After nearly three decades of dollmaking of the highest standards, R. John and Susan Wright have once again created a masterpiece that ensures their place of prominence in the world of dolls and doll art.

21" "Baby Sleeping Beauty", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Lorna Miller Sands 2000/3500

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 59)

The talented Bahamas-born California artist, whose dolls keep collectors in eager anticipation, styles her baby dolls in realistic poses from cheerful to peaceful to pouty. "Baby Sleeping Baby", a one-of-a-kind bi-racial doll for CAAF benefit is sculpted of polymer clay with the tiniest of crinkles and wrinkles, has oil painted features and a cloth body weighted with silicone pellets for total poseability. Baby is sleeping so, of course, the eyes can close, and real hair eyelashes lend an extra touch of realism. The baby's hair is soft brown mohair and the satin costume is delightful, accented with lace and flower petals. An extra touch is the baby carrier finished with organza and satin fabrics.

8" dolls, One-of-a-Kind "Hansel and Gretel" Ginny Set in Trunk from Vogue 300/600

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 59)

The one-of-a-kind "Hansel and Gretel" set from Vogue is a delightful interpretation of the fairy tale classic. The set includes three 8" Ginny dolls dressed as Hansel, Gretel, and the Witch, appropriately wigged and costumes, arranged in a custom doll trunk with hand-painted background screen.

15" seated, "Once Upon a Dream", One-of-a-Kind Snow White Princess by Greg Ortiz. 3500/6000

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 59)

Elegantly posed seated upon her artist-made bed, Snow White Princess is the talented artist's interpretation of "Once Upon a Dream", inspired by the fairy tale of Snow White. Made of cultured glass resin, the ethnic doll has full-body articulation with 13 movable joints, German blown glass eyes, black and brown human hair wig, and is hand-painted in acrylics and watercolor. She is dressed in a Victorian-manner with silk and satin fabrics embellished with velvet and pearl trim, her coronet adorned with rose clusters and faux pearls, and corseted bodice of embroidered tapestry with glass beadwork. Snow White Princess is seated on a fanciful bed with hand-painted faux finish and inset murals of painted clouds and castle, upholstered in satin.

16" "Baby Bear" by Kim Basta from Wild Thyme Originals 300/600

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 59)

"Baby Bear", inspired by Goldilocks and the Three Bears, by Kim Basta, might be the most appropiately named item in the auction since it's "just right". In a huggable 16" size and with curly kid mohair fur, German blown glass eyes, and a grand character expression achieved by extensive soft sculpture work on the face and feet, hand-sewn "Baby Bear" also has his own antique silver baby spoon and doll's chair.

22" "Little Red Riding Hood", One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Doll by Beverly Stoehr 600/1000

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 59)

"Little Red Riding Hood" features porcelain head and limbs on a posable cloth body, blue glass eyes and a light brown wavy wig. Her unique neck plate allows infinite posing of the head, too. Dressed as though on her way to Grandma's house, she wears a blue wool skirt, a blouse of white lawn, white eyelet underskirt, leather boots and, of course, her trademark wool riding cape and a basket of goodies for Grandma.

24" "The Kitchen Maid", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Elissa Glassgold 2500/5000

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 59)

From the fairy tale "The Nightingale", Elissa Glassgold presents "The Kitchen Maid" in a daring medium that allows perfect expression of her theme. The 24" one-of-a-kind doll is created using oil painted sculpted paper slip for the head and limbs, cloth body, and human hair wig. Her costume is composed of cotton and silk fabrics. This talented artist's dolls are virtually impossible to find.

7" Muffy VanderBear "Fairy Godmother" from the North American Bear Co. 200/500

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 59)

Described by her creators as "Éa fairy godmother for anyone who needs one..." the 7" fully-jointed Muffy is a wish come true unto herself, wearing an elegant silk lame and glitter tulle gown complete with sparkling crown, fairytale shoes, and, of course, her magical wand and bag of fairy dust. The one-of-a-kind bear is fully jointed.

4" "Mary had a Little Lamb", One-of-Kind Doll by Maryanne Oldenburg 400/700

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 59)

The Wisconsin artist, a 23-year member of ODACA, who specializes in endearing miniature dolls, presents her version of "Mary had a Little Lamb" featuring a young child doll crying over her lost lamb. The doll is of polymer clay with swivel head, mohair wig and glass eyes, and is costumed meticulously in a dainty dress, petticoat, bloomers, apron and hat of Irish linen. Fortunately for the crying Mary, her little lamb, of polymer with caracul fur is also included. One-of-a-kind, of course.

26" "Baby Cinderella", One-of-its-Kind Doll by Fayzah Spanos from Precious Heirlooms 300/500

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 59)

Imagining Cinderella as a baby, Fayzah Spanos presents her one-of-its-kind doll with vinyl head and limbs, blue eyes, ginger blonde hair, and weighted cloth body. 26" "Baby Cinderella" wears a light blule satin dress with sheer organza overlay, trimmed with pink ribbons, white lace edging, and flora clusters. Her accessories are a pleasant forecast of her future, including pumpkin, mice, tiara and "the shoe".

"Rapunzel", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Judith and Lucia Friedericy 1000/2000

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 59)

Wax-over-porcelain is the signature style of the highly talented mother/daughter artist team, as it captures the luminous personality of each of their creations. "Rapunzel" is no exception. Her exquisite costume features a hand-painted bodice and a vintage silk velvet skirt.

12" "Evening Fairy", One-of-a-Kind Teddy Bear by Nicki Harper of Bear Bums 200/400

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 59)

Inspired by the classic, "The Velveteen Rabbit", a one-of-a-kind "Evening Fairy" by Nicki Harper features not only a 12" mohair fully-jointed teddy bear with glass eyes, but also a smaller 4" silk bunny with hand-applied spots and glass eyes. The bear costume is made from glittered fashion fabric with flower and ribbon trim.

16" Sydney as "Sleeping Beauty", One-of-a-Kind from the Tonner Doll Company 800/1500

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 59)

Beloved fashion doll icon Sydney from the Robert Tonner Doll Company is featured here as Sleeping Beauty at the moment of "love's first kiss", a one-of-a-kind presentation for CAAF auction. Made of vinyl and hard plastic, Sydney as "Sleeping Beauty" is appropriately costumed in silk charmeuse and silk chiffon with beading and floral details. She poses upon a hand-painted wood/resin bed with pink embroidered and beaded bedding.

14" "Love at First Sight" One-of-a-Kind Doll by Cristina Caballero and Diego Cid of Christina Art Do

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 59)

Inspired by the fairy tale, The Frog Prince, is this artful interpretation of the Princess and her unlikely love, designed and sculpted for the CAAF benefit. The whimsical 14" "Love at First Sight" is directly hand-sculpted, without use of a mold featuring Super Sculpey with acrylic and china powder paints. The Princess has a cloth over wire armature body, glass eyes, and auburn mohair wig with handmade tiara. She gazes lovingly, of course, at the sculpted frog she hold in her hand.

20" "The Snow Queen", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Helen Kish for Kish & Company 600/1200

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 59)

Inspired by the fairy tale of the same name, the esteemed Colorado artist illustrates once again her uncompromising insistence on quality and artistry. Her 20" "Snow Queen" doll, made of finest art vinyl and having luminous hand-painted features is further enhanced by a handmade mohair wig, and a superb silk gown along with meticulously single-stitched crocheted crown.

10" "Pinocchio" One-of-a-Kind Doll by Gail Lackey 700/1500

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 59)

Unlike any Pinocchio you've ever seen, Gail Lackey's 10" one-of-a-kind "Pinocchio" has a unique character definition. He is made of polymer clay, with glass eyes and jointed arms and legs. His costume is fantastically designed of rare antique and vintage fabrics, a signature expression of the NIADA artist who declares "my joy is to create art that, with just one look, will take viewers to a magical time and place" and "make people smile and feel good". The acclaimed artist has achieved this goal in a superlative manner in this delightful doll art piece.

24" "Goldilocks & the Three Bears", One-of-a-Kind Doll and Bear Set by Berdine Creedy 3000/5000

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 59)

The exceptional work of this beloved and vivacious doll artist, now celebrating her 10th anniversary in doll-making, is a reflection of her own positive personality. Yet rarely are collectors offered the opportunity to own a handmade porcelain doll of grand 24" size by Berdine Creedy. Goldilocks is that exception, and she is so beautiful. With porcelain head and limbs, cloth body with poseable interior armature, glass eyes, and human hair wig, Goldilocks wears a lovely silk dress with lace trim, as delicately created as all of the Creedy costumes. Of course, Goldilocks can't be without her three bear friends, each artist made of fine mohair, designed by three different artists, one of which is Berdine Creedy's sister.

21" Queen, "Life Is But A Dream", One-of-a-Kind Alice in Wonderland Set from the Alexander Doll Comp

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 59)

Inspired by the characters of Alice in Wonderland, the Alexander Doll Company has created a one-of-a-kind showcase set of four characters from the childhood story. At centerstage is the Queen of Hearts, 21", with sleep eyes, whose imaginative costume includes a Swarovski-crystal decorated crown and 21" scepter. There are two Alice's, one 16" and one 9", and there is a charming 6" rabbit. Costumes are in the classic Alexander style of brocade, satin, velvet, silk, taffeta and fine cotton. This set will become the center stage of one important Alexander doll collection.

12" "Phoebe" from The Princess and the Frog Prince by Catherine Mather 800/1400

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 59)

The well-admired Australian artist, Catherine Mather declares that in her art she can remain a "forever child", and in this 12" romantic all-porcelain interpretation of the fairytale Princess seeking her Prince Charming who just happens to be disguised as a frog, she splendidly fulfills this fantasy.. Made in a limited edition of only 15, of which this is #7, "Phoebe" is all-porcelain, slip-cast, her long copper-colored mohair braids are handmade, and she wears a surcoat of gold silk brocade, an under skirt of pale turquoise silk georgette, turquoise silk slippers, and a conical hat of coral pink and gold tulle veil. Of course, she carries a porcelain frog who is wearing a gilt crown, a clue to his real self.

24" "Ann Bearie" a vinyl doll by Joann Pohlman from Dollmaker and Friends 200/500

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 59)

The artist, Joann Pohlman, describes the costume of this pretty doll as "bears, bears, bears all over" and, indeed, wearing the most unique costume of the day, you could truly say that "Ann Bearie's" dress is bearly there. Yet somewhere under those bears, 24" vinyl "Ann Bearie" is wearing an ivory dress with apron.

"Midsummer Night's Dream", One-of-a-Kind Vignette by Robin Foley & Pattie Bibb 1000/2500

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 59)

The two ODACA artists, known for their imaginative flights of fancy that are transformed into fine works of doll art, have collaborated on a remarkable vignette for CAAF benefit. 25" x 25" overall, the "Midsummer's Night Dream" includes Bottom, a 20" soft sculpture design by Robin Foley, and Titania, a 16" paperclay figure from Pattie Bibb. The artists' sensibilities (and delightful nonsensibilities) and use of different, yet compatible media, blend together in a captivating mŽlange that every collector will crave to own.

"Baby Little Bo Peep" is a one-of-a-kind artist doll by Charlie Dale 300/1000

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 59)

Charlie Dale presents this one-of-a-kind vinyl artist doll, "Baby Little Bo Peep", a baby doll created with a number of artistic processes commonly known as "reborning" to achieve a life-like appearance including realistically weight body and German glass eyes. The baby dress is made of hand-dyed satin and has almost 100 hours of hand sewn French silk ribbon embroidery that is highlighted with glass seed beads. The pinafore, slip, undershirt and pantaloons are made entirely of antique laces and trims, and the bonnet is trimmed with silk roses. Accompanying the doll is a scrapbook of photos and swatches concerning her creation and costume.

17" seated "Little Red and Her Wolf Rug", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Jane Bradbury 1000/2500

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 59)

Little Red must have decided that the wolf who made a poor grandmother would make a nice rug in this devilishly delightful one-of-a-kind doll by Jane Bradbury. "Little Red" has a polymer clay head and limbs, and cloth body posed for sitting. She has glass brown eyes and wears a pretty dress, velvet cape, and antique fabric apron. She owns not only the wolf rug, but also a basket with some eggs and a wooden book.

14" "Make a Wish", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Wendy Froud 1000/2000

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 59)

The illustrator of the children's book, The Faeries of Spring Cottage, and the creator of many dolls and figures for films ranging from The Empire Strikes Back to The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, Wendy Froud has established herself at the forefront of artists creating mythical figures. Her "Make a Wish", appropriately named for its unique place in the CAAF venue, is hand-sculpted of FIMO, hand- painted by the artist, and appears on a special armature base. She has Persian lamb hair, her dress is pure shot silk and her delicate wings are of painted fabric with wire frame.

27" "Mariella" by Hildegard Gunzel with One-of-a-Kind Costuming. 700/1200

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 59)

A beautiful 20"doll, "Mariella", is the first sample of the well-known German artist's new line of resin dolls, just being introduced in 2006, and hand-painted by the artist. "Mariella" has a swivel head, quality glass eyes, human hair wig and leather shoes. Only 250 "Mariella" dolls will be created, but this one is unique as she is wearing a dress created especially for the CAAF auction.

3"-4", "Wait for Me" a Teddy Bear Ensemble by Deb Canham 300/700

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 59)

Noted miniature teddy bear artist Deb Canham presents a delightful four-piece menagerie including two bears, an elephant and a small mouse. All the animals, which measure between 3" and 4" inches, are fully jointed and made of mohair.

20" "Nicky", One-of-a-Kind Doll by Jannie De Lange of Heart and Soul 200/400

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 59)

Little "Nicky" is a one-of-a-kind doll with vinyl head and limbs, cloth body, German glass eyes and wearing an artist made cotton baby jumper. Nicky is seated upon a terry cloth blanket.

25" "Gigant" Bear, #1 of a Limited Edition Bear from Martin of Germany. 250/600

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 59)

# 1 from a worldwide edition of 500, the 25" fully-jointed over-sized bear "Gigant" from Martin of Germany has a great antique look as he is made of distressed mohair and has lacquered wooden eyes. "Gigant" is marked with the famous green heart on his chest., and has the Martin trademark cloisonnŽ pin on his body.


“Once Upon a Dream”
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“Once Upon a Dream”
by Theriault's Sat, Jan 28, 2006 6:30 PM Eastern Charity auction held by IDEX to benefit Children Affected with AIDS Foundation (CAAF) featuring extraordinary one-of-a-kind dolls donated by the world’s most famous artists.