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ROSALIE A LIFE OF DOLLS
JANUARY 6-7, 2024 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA AT THE JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN
THERIAULT’S PO Box 151 • Annapolis, Maryland 21404 Tel: 410-224-3655 • Fax: 410-224-2515 Theriaults.com • Follow @TheriaultsDolls
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Saturday & Sunday
January 6-7, 2024
At the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ
Preview 9AM MT • Auction Begins at 11AM MT
“ROSALIE - A LIFE OF DOLLS” PART ONE A CATALOGED MARQUIS AUCTION OF FINE ANTIQUE DOLLS
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hen asked for years what her favorite doll was, Rosalie Whyel would often answer, “The one I am holding.”
This remarkable woman, the daughter of Alaska pioneers of Italian roots, would, despite all expectations, become a pinnacle figure of 20th century doll collecting. Not just in building a collection, but building a world class museum that would, for 25 years, make the Pacific NW the center of the world amongst collectors. Rosalie’s vision was simple at first. That of a collector, carrying a love of dolls which had been an integral part of her young life growing up in a small cabin near Fairbanks, Alaska. As her collection grew, this same frontier spirit, one of do more, a product of years spent in a town whose mantra was that what you take from the land give back to culture, saw a next phase. To share her collection, grow it, educate, and give us the greatest gift of a generation. Doll museums are a labor of love. Often done with whatever resources one has in an ad-hoc manner. Rosalie wanted more. She saw not just a place to showcase the many rare pieces she assembled over the years, but also, to make it something that the general public could relate to. It had to be more in her eyes. With that, she moved her entire family to the Seattle area and in the prosperous city across the lake, Bellevue, built from scratch an incredible shrine to the doll as art. Few ever imagined what was coming. In fact, it shocked many who were used to quaint museums in barns, homes, and small strip malls across America. Her vision was to legitimize the subject in a way that helped bring respect to the subject as a more mainstream art form. The building was majestic, the displays world class, it gave the casual visitor the idea of the doll as a luxury art object, while at the same time being approachable to universalize the doll for everyone. Rare English wood dolls, Fine French bébés and poupées, the rarest of German characters, all beautifully displayed. But Rosalie never lost sight of the people, as she was of the people, realizing that they also loved Ginny, or
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Barbie, or a simple baby doll with a history of the family that owned it. Rosalie was everything to everyone. She made it work where others failed. And today, as a result, she is an iconic figure to the world of collecting that will be remembered for generations. It would be an understatement to call her anything less than the most respected collector of the late 20th century. Not just for her dolls, but her willingness to give her wealth to sharing them with others for a generation. In 2012, after giving 25 years to the world in showcasing her vision, the toils of running such a large museum, and the desire to spend more time with her growing family of grandchildren, she made the decision to close it. Her work had been done. Inspiring an entire generation of collectors achieved. At that time, many asked her, “But what will you do with all the dolls?” Her response was quick and to the point. She would just say, “They will stay with me. After all, it is my collection.” Prior to her passing earlier this year, Rosalie had helped her family set a course for the future of the collection. Not wanting to burden them, but as well to see her vision to its next moment, she, along with her daughter Shelley, contacted Theriault’s to partner towards a series of events that would help, not only showcase one last time her life in dolls, but also to assure that they went to others like her, that would care and cherish them on their journey.
A final wish being, of course, that every doll will find a home. And that, when you hold it, it becomes your favorite as well. The first installment of many auctions featuring dolls from Rosalie’s collection and museum will be presented at Theriault’s gala January 5-7 event in Scottsdale, AZ. Simply titled, “Rosalie: A Life Of Dolls”, will be not just an auction, much more than an event, it will be a celebration of a woman who helped to define doll collecting today. x
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So Many Stories in Every Doll – The Lilli Baitz Actress Dolls The auction includes a collection of 22 Portrait Dolls of late-19th and early20th Century European and American actresses created by Lilli Baitz in the late 1920s. x
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HOW TO PREVIEW THE DOLLS x Public Preview January 6-7 from 9AM-11AM MT immediately preceding that day’s auction. x Visit www.theriaults.com and link to Theriault’s YouTube Channel for a video presentation by Florence Theriault. x Visit www.theriaults.com and link to ISSUU at the bottom of the site to view a digital copy of the catalog. x Visit www.theriaults.com and link to “Auctions” to see each doll in the catalog.
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Dollmastery Vignette Series Watch Florence Theriault’s educational videos about antique dolls — available for viewing on YouTube.
Simply visit YouTube.com/TheriaultsDolls After December 15th, watch for new videos featuring rare dolls from the January 6-7, 2024 Marquis Auction to be sold at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona
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The Fun of Attending a Theriault’s Marquis Doll Auction So many reasons to come to the auction!
Stuart Holbrook
Florence Theriault
Start with the more than 600 wonderful dolls for auction — a veritable museum, indeed. And then consider these: The visual joy of beautiful dolls in fine displays — dolls as they should be shown.
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The good time laughter and bidding with auctioneers Stuart Holbrook and Luke Theriault. The delight at greeting old friends and meeting new ones. And don’t forget the hot fudge sundaes! Beautiful dolls in a fun and laughterfilled weekend. What could possibly ever be better than this?
If you really just can’t come in person, here’s the closest thing. You can watch and listen (and bid, if you wish) to the entire live streamed auction. Visit www.theriaults.com and click on “Auctions” for easy details and access.
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Bidding Is Easy At Theriault’s Bid Live on the Internet Plan to spend the day at the auction in the comfort of your home. Watch and listen to the auction live, and get ready to bid live when the dolls of your choice come up for auction.
Bid on the Telephone Theriault’s President and Head Auctioneer, Stuart Holbrook
Choose your dolls, and then call our office to make a reservation for telephone bidding. We call you when your dolls of choice come up for bidding, and you bid just as though you were there.
Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join Bid Absentee in on the bidding fun? It’s Place your bids right up to the time of auction by mail, fax, easy. Choose your favorite email or phone. Advise us of the way to bid and prioritize lots and your top bid. We will bid for you fairly and competitively. your choices.
We Can Answer All Your Questions Call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the option that’s best for you. 14
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Order Form for Doll Auction Catalogs ❒ “Rosalie - A Life of Dolls” Marquis Auction Catalog Featuring the Rosalie Whyel
Collection — At the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona - January 6-7, 2024. 600 full-color photographs. Over 300 pages. Softbound. $79. ❒ “Rosalie - A Life of Dolls” Marquis Limited Edition Auction Catalog Featuring
the Rosalie Whyel Collection — At the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ January 6-7, 2024. 600 full-color photographs. Over 300 pages. Hardbound. $139.
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AUCTION SCHEDULE SATURDAY
January 6, 2024
“Rosalie - A Life of Dolls, Part One” 9:00 AM MT. Preview. 11:00 AM MT. Auction. SUNDAY
January 7, 2024
“Rosalie - A Life of Dolls, Part One” 9:00 AM MT. Preview. 11:00 AM MT. Auction.
Absentee, Telephone and Live Internet Bidding We welcome absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, and live bidding on the internet. Too, you can “tunein” 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 the JW Marriott Camelback Inn at 5402 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. For auction info call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 M-F 9AM-5PM ET or go online to theriaults.com. Email queries to info@theriaults.com.
To order the auction catalog for $79 softbound or $139 limited edition call 410-224-3655 or visit Theriaults.com.