Announcing Theriault's NOVEMBER 3-4, 2018 IMPORTANT MARQUIS ANTIQUE DOLL AUCTION and BARBIE: FIFTEEN GOLDEN YEARS at the Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, ILLINOIS
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Theriault’s to Auction “Yesterday’s Children” Museum of Vicksburg, Mississippi in Chicago on Saturday NOVEMBER 3 , 2018
Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.
Yesterday’s Children, the museum of antique dolls and toys in historic Vicksburg, Mississippi, nearby the banks of the Mississippi River, which Mark Twain once described as “in all ways remarkable”, has sadly closed its doors. Founded in 1986 by Carolyn Bakarich, the museum aimed to cater to long-time collectors as well as provide a welcome to those who might join those ranks. Her special loves, French bébés from Jumeau, Bru, Schmitt and others, were highlighted in her exhibits although the museum also offered rare treasures of German bisque art characters, early teddy bears, 1930s celebrity dolls and more. The Museum, housed in an 1836 building, had been featured in articles in Southern Living, Southern Traveler and Dolls Magazine during its 32 years. The auction catalog title borrows the Twain phrase “In All Ways Remarkable” which, fittingly, describes the Museum as well as the Mississippi River.
The enthusiastic Carolyn Bakarich, herself, presided over the museum for 28 years, personally welcoming visitors and sharing the stories of the dolls, many of which still retain their provenance. After her passing in 2014 her husband, Mike Bakarich kept the museum open, in honor of her memory, and each day until his own recent passing, he welcomed guests, leading them through display after display of the rare treasures. Beth Owens, one of the couple’s eight daughters, has said, “My mother would have wanted her dolls to move to the hands of other collectors. She always expressed that she was just the keeper of the dolls for their time with her, and it was important that we find a way to honor her work in passing them to the next owner.”
The 350 lot catalog auction on Saturday,“In All Ways Remarkable”, will feature antique highlights of the museum, as well as wonderful antique dolls from other private collections including rare French poupées, early Kathe Kruse dolls, early German Grodnertal dolls, superb doll furniture, and a fine collection of rare Lenci models. For more information about the auction or to order your catalogs visit www.theriaults.com, inquire at [email protected], or call 410-224-3655.
“BARBIE: FIFTEEN GOLDEN YEARS, 1958-1973” An Important Auction of the Lodestar American Doll on Sunday NOVEMBER 4 , 2018
Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.
Now, in the 60th year anniversary of the first Barbie, it is fitting that Theriault’s presents this private collection of treasures from the first fifteen years of that legendary doll. It was Theriault’s, after all, which, in 1982, arranged the first-ever auction of Barbie Rarities. The November 4 auction offers very rare treasures including the most cherished #1 model, several early “Dressed Dolls” in original boxes, other rare models in Sears exclusive costumes, sought after European models, hundreds of rare early costumes, virtually every example of Barbie and related family members from those early years, and rare accessories. The auction catalog presents each lot in full color with description, condition report, and date of production. For more information about the auction or to order your catalogs visit www.theriaults.com, inquire at [email protected], or call 410-224-3655.
