Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Preview 9AM ET. Auction 11AM ET. 

Theriault’s annual June Marquis auction features the estate collections of Nikki Kvitka of Pennsylvania highlighted by extraordinary Schoenhut circus rarities, the estate collection of Georgia’s doyenne doll collector Georgia Alarcon, and the estate collection of Elizabeth Knych of New Jersey with extraordinary pristine and rare model early dolls by Lenci. The remarkable auction swerves between the finest French dolls including very rare tiny size 0 and 1 bébés by Thuillier, Bru and Jumeau, to the magnificent circus wagons, tents, animals and performers by Schoenhut, and along the way offers a collection of very rare mignonettes and all-bisques, as well as wonderful rarities from the Lenci firm and more than fifteen rare models of Schoenhut dolls in impeccable condition. Automata is highlighted by the romantic Pierrot Serenading the Moon. Of special features is the very rare model 208 bisque character doll from the Jumeau Series Fantastique of which only 17 examples existed in the 1899 inventory of Jumeau dolls.

The collection is presented in a one day auction. Collectors are urged to plan to attend the auction to view these rare dolls in person, but the auction is also streamed in a live online presentation. Bidding is welcome in attendance, online, by telephone, or by traditional absentee bidding. The dolls are all presented in a beautiful art catalog titled “Jubilation” with award-winning photographs, historical backgrounds and full descriptions of each doll.

Auction of Mid-20th Century / Contemporary Artist Dolls

Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Preview 9AM ET. Auction 11AM ET.

If you’re planning to attend Theriault’s Marquis auction on Saturday, then plan to stay for one more day. An outstanding collection of artist dolls, some one-of-a-kind, others in very limited editions, all presented from the creative workshops of the artists. The collection includes dolls in many mediums from porcelain and bisque to cloth to carved wood, and features both portrait dolls of historical figures, creative portrait models, vignettes, dolls with stylistic presentation, and modern renditions of traditional favorite themes. Artists include R. John Wright, Lynne and Michael Roche, Maggie Iacono, Lisa Lichtenfels, Dorothy Hoskins, Darlene Lane, Brigette Deval, Frances Bringloe and many others. Many of the dolls are from the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art.

There are over 500 fine antique playthings and dolls in the auction weekend. This wonderful auction is available for attending, absentee, telephone and live internet bidding, and will have a live video feed at the time of the auction. For more information call 410-224-3655. Login to register to bid.

A gorgeous 176-page full-color catalog of the collection is available for $69 softbound, including priority shipping and after-auction prices. Shipping is free, and the books are sent priority mail. And after the auction you will receive prices realized to keep with the book forever. To order click here, email info@theriaults.com, or call 410-224-3655.

Preview is at 9AM ET. The auction begins at 11AM ET each day. We welcome absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, and live bidding on the internet. Too, you can “tune-in” to the online auction and watch and listen to the entire event. Questions? Give us a call and we’ll help you choose the bidding option that is best for you.

Auction Information
The auction will take place at Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Seating is limited. Call ahead to confirm your attendance and reserve a seat. For auction info call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 M-F 9AM-5PM ET. Email queries to info@theriaults.com.

How To Bid. Choose the dolls that "speak" to you, and have the fun! You can bid absentee, bid live on the telephone, or bid live on the internet. For more information, please contact us at 410-224-3655 or email us at info@theriaults.com.