The $1.5 Million Doll Auction
Last week in Denver saw a doll auction going for a grand total of $1.5 million. Despite an economic downturn, there seems to be no such problems in the doll collecting world. The 340 lots were originally estimated to sell for $1.2 million but exceeded this significantly.
Amongst the dolls sold at the auction were a number of very high quality and much sought after Jumeau dolls including:
A first series Portrait Bebe Jumeau from around 1878 which fetched $29,900.
A thirteen and a half inch, 1885 Tete Bébé Jumeau with original clothing was sold for $16,100.
A size 1 Tete Bébé Jumeau fetched 14,950.
There were plenty of auctions of other dolls on the day including many other antique French Dolls. You can find out more here.