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"Dance of the Hours" Antique Doll Auction
In such a spirit
features fine early 18th and 19th century lady dolls of wood
Collectors will delight in the variety of categories which also include a collection of early Steiff pieces
A Fully Perfected Grace American Folk Doll "Dance of the Hours" AntiqueBy Florence Theriault. In 1870, Leon Casimir Bru described his wooden bodied poupee as having a fully perfected grace. It is a phrase that aptly describes the entire world of the French fashion doll from 18501880. This beautiful hardbound book, with 260 color photographs, gives the reader a detailed glimpse into the world of fashion dolls during this period. Including furniture, accessories, chronologies, patents and lists of shops, makers, and body