Tag Archives: theriaults

Theriaults Dollmastery Seminar – An Opportunity To Learn About Rare Antique Dolls

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Denise Van Patten

One of the fun things I got to do at the recent Theriault’s weekend in Naples, Florida was go to a Dollmastery Seminar given by doll expert Florence Theriault. This all-day seminar gave participants a chance to get up close … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique Dolls, Doll Events, French Dolls | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Stuck Behind Your Computer Screen 24/7? Go to A Live Doll Event

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Denise Van Patten

I think many doll collectors in the 21st Century are content to sit behind their computer screens and buy and sell dolls on eBay and Ruby Lane, perhaps taking part in Facebook or other social media doll groups. If they … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique Dolls, Buying Dolls, Doll Events, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Happy 2016! My Smiling Bru French Fashion and I Are Off To a Wonderful Start, Including the January Theriault’s Auction

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Denise Van Patten

Happy 2016! I realize I was silent for the last half of 2016, but life didn’t work out as planned; indeed, sometimes life gets in the way of art. I started the doll part of my year off at the Theriault’s annual Newport … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique Dolls, French Dolls | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Theriault’s Shirley Temple Auction Wrap-Up

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

To summarize Theriault’s Love, Shirley Temple event, all I can say is that it was fun, exciting, exhausting, and very different from any other doll auction I had ever been to. There was a tremendous outpouring of love and nostalgia for … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrity Dolls, Doll Events | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Prices Continue High at Shirley Temple Auction

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

The auction continues! Prices are generally high, especially for dolls and toys which have a photo of Shirley with the doll or toy, one of a kind Shirley Temple dolls in costumes made by the studio for Shirley, and of … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Events, Doll News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Iconic Stand Up and Cheer Dress Brings $75,000

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

The iconic red and white polka dot dress from Stand Up and Cheer, from the “Baby Take A Bow” star-making number sold for $75,000 against a $20,000 estimate. It was purchased by a museum in California. The Good Ship Lollipop … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Events, Doll News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

International Media Coverage For Theriault’s Shirley Temple Auction

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

Out of all the doll stories I’ve covered over the years, I think that Theriault’s Shirley Temple auction has generated the most widespread positive coverage. Media coverage of course followed the exhibit as it traveled around the country to locations including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Events, Doll News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

UFDC Convention and Theriault’s Love, Shirley Temple Exhibit and Auction in Kansas City this Week!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

I’m in Kansas City all week, and will be blogging the Theriault’s Love, Shirley Temple exhibit and auction, and then later in the week, A Dream Come True, the 66th Annual UFDC Convention. Its been awhile since I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrity Dolls, Composition Dolls, Doll Events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment