Lot of 8 Mme. Alexander dolls, diff szs and series, most w/tags, original boxes

Description: Lot of 8 beautiful Mme. Alexander dolls, diff szs and series, most w/tags and original boxes, EVC. Research is taken from “The Madame Alexander 2010 Collector’s Dolls Price Guide #35” among other websites.The pricing are guidelines (a starting place) and only apply to mint dolls/boxes. Overall, this is a beautiful collection of vintage M.A. dolls. They are from an estate in Ednyville, NC (near Asheville) and have been properly stored for many years. However, regardless of how well they were stored, certain things can happen during storage; deterioration, smells, materials fading...within this collection, the most common issue is that of the deterioration of the rubber bands that hold the dolls together. Most of these dolls are at least 30 years old, and rubber bands are not meant to last that long. The pictures of the boxes are so you can see what I think is an excellent box (left) vs a not-so-great box. They both work as intended but one looks much better than the other. I would say there are one or two that I feel are in mint condition, and maybe a handful or two of them being a bit battered but still very usable. The rest, the bulk of the collection’s boxes, are in very nice condition. · #430, 8” BALLERINA. Made between ’73-’92. NOS. Part of the Storyland series and has wrist tag, outer clothing tag. The doll has dark hair, dark eyes, and is wearing a pink tutu, tights, and ballet slippers. She has flowers in her hair. Doll rated B-, head wobbles, hair is a little mussed in back and there are small spots on the soles of her slippers. Box rated B-, some of the corner wear is more pronounced than on most boxes. Price guide: $55. · #17640 BLUE BALLET RECITAL. Made between 1999-2000. No series listed. The doll is in pristine condition, has a wrist tag and doll registration form. She has dark netted hair, dark eyes, wearing a blue tutu with white sheer overlay, blue, silver, and white accents, white stockings, lace up ballet slippers. There is something else in the box, but I will not open the pkg to see what it is. Doll rated A. Box rated as B—original price tag has been torn off; it shows cardboard now. Price guide: $60. · #1410, 13” CARMEN, made between 1983-1986. Part of the Opera series. The doll has a wrist tag, outer clothing tag, and can stand alone. Desc: 13” tall, dark brown hair, brown eyes, hair is parted down the middle and pulled back from her face. The rest of her hair is done in elaborate braids that start on the top of her head and gown down her back (all netted). She has a butterfly barrette and flowers within the braiding. She wears the traditional Hispanic layered dress, all white with rows and rows of lace trim and pink rick rack. Her satin shawl has a floral pattern and pink fringe. She is wearing red & green beads around her neck. white crinoline, pantaloons, stockings and black slip-on shoes. Doll rating: A. box rating: B-, price tag near label, tape on lid, crushed in on bottom side with label. Price guide: $70 · #1118, 9.5” FLAPPER, Portrettes series. Made between 1988-1991. She has wrist & clothing tags. The doll has blonde hair, grey eyes, one-pc red fringed dress, headband, pearls, stockings, and heels. Doll rated A, pristine condition. Box is rated B, does show some wear, the expected corners and edges that have lost their color. There looks to be some storage wear, the bottom shows a crushed corner and a crease or two down that side of it with similar wear to the top of the box. none of this is particularly noticeable. Price guide: $60 · #1598, 13” FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, no series listed. Unknown when this was produced. She has wrist tag, outer clothing tag, and can stand alone. Desc: 13” tall, her red hair is parted down the middle and pulled back. She has grey glass eyes and a lace cover for her head. She wears a full length purple and black checked dress with beige accents (collar, lace down bodice, sheer blouse) and she wears a ruby brooch at her neck. She also wears a white crinoline, undies, stockings, and black slip-on shoes. doll rating: A, beautiful condition, mint. Box rating: B+, tissue is torn, a few corner/edge worn areas, not many. No pricing available. · #1520, 13” GOLDILOCKS, no series listed. Unknown when this was produced. Doll has a wrist tag, outer clothing tag, and can stand alone. Desc: The doll has blonde hair that is being held back with cloth headband, blue eyes and is wearing a princess-style dress in blue taffeta w/billowing sides, lacy collar, black vest, short puffy sleeves, white slip, panties, stockings, and beige slip-on shoes. Doll rating: A. box rating: A, although the tissue is torn, there is very little corner wear. Price guide: $75. · #307, 8” GRADUATION, Miniature Showcase, Americana Series. Made between 1990-1991. The doll has the wrist and outer clothing tags. She has blonde hair, dark eyes, dressed in cap & gown over pretty blue pleated dress, white undies & slip, light colored nylons and green shoes. Doll rated B, excellent condition but I do believe her shoes could have faded, maybe not. Box rated B+, does show a little bit of wear on one corner edge. FAO Schwarz price tag on box. Price guide: $60. · #20124, 9.5”, LUCY, Part of the Timeless Legends series. Unknown when this was produced. Doll has red hair, blue eyes, 50s outfit, mid-length b/w houndstooth dress w/beige collar & cuff accents, belted, black stockings, black shoes. Comes with a bottle of Vitameatavegamin syrup & spoon and doll stand (don’t know that it was original. Doll rated A, beautiful doll. Box rated as B, can see some storage wear but still in good condition. Price guide (part of a set for $175.)

Price: 225 USD

Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-27T15:04:44.000Z

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