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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Dolls and Titanic

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Some Tidbits, and a Curious Observation

Still on the 19th century; I think we will be exploring it for some time; after all, these, and very early 20th century dolls, bring the highest prices.  There is, BTW, a new Target commercial featuring action figures of The Avengers, so doll lovers take note!


I was musing on my way to work this morning, navigating this and that bridge obstacle, and I started to think of famous collectors and the dolls they buy.  I've read adjectives like "choice" and "rare" in doll lists and ads since the first grade.  Catalogs invite us to buy, but many of the popular dolls are prohibitive. 


What I want to know, along with other curious doll collecting minds, is how do people pay for these uber-expensive dolls?  How did the buyer of the nearly $400,000 K*R doll pay for her?  How do dealers of Middle Class Means buy up a car load of antique dolls, with many costing over $1000, and manage to take them home and pay the taxes?


It may not be any of my business, but really it is.  I'm in the industry, too.





A few may trade, it's true.  Some sell dolls on the side to buy others.  I know some are wealthy, it goes without saying.  But, read Julianne Phillips' "You won't eat Lunch in this Town Again," and you will learn that even the fabulously rich can't cough up enough cash for some things, and many won't, even if they are avid collectors.


So, how do you handle more than one trip to Europe to buy dolls at the $100,000+ level, go to UFDC, which is very expensive, though worthwhile, pay for tickets and accomodations, and sometimes, customs tariffs, and do it more than once a year, even if you are rich?


Please understand my tone is curious and admiring; I'd like to start a dialog, and I'd like to hear from my readers, well over 150,000 on this and Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog alone, and over 3 millions on Google+.


Also, you can try me on Doll Collecting at About.com, collectdolls.about.com.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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Monday, April 20, 2015

An Apologia for Countess Erzebet Bathory: Brief Review of "Wolf Hall."

Below, a throwback to the 16th century and 17th century, to two women who inspired dolls.



An Apologia for Countess Erzebet Bathory: Brief Review of "Wolf Hall.": Personally, I have not read either of the books the series is based on, but I will say the acting is very good, as are the costumes, and rea...



Sunday, April 12, 2015

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Newsletter for April 6th! Temple, Tonner, More!
Read more Tonner News and Shirley Temple Auction news below. Look for a coming press release from Theriault's about the Shirley auction in July.  Happy Easter, Orthodox Easter  and a Blessed Passover to all who celebrate!
Tonner 2015
One of the most versatile and beloved doll makers announces it's annual convention, 2015 events, and 2015 collection. Go,Tonner!
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Roxanna Maria Originals, dolls that Awe, Inspire, and Teach!
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Shirley Temple Auction July 2015
Shirley Temple's personal collection of dolls and movie memorabilia goes to auction in July 2015.
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