Theriault's Doll Auctions

Founded in 1970 by Florence and George Theriault, the firm has specialized exclusively in the appraisal and auction of antique dolls and childhood playthings throughout its 50 year history.

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Now Online: Theriault's January 10, 2026 Marquis Event: "Remembrances" Landmark Auction Featuring Part One of the Fran and Charles Ciraolo Collection. Online, absentee and telephone bidding welcome. The auction will take place at Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, MD at 11AM ET. You can also watch the auction live online at the time of the event at Theriaults.com. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/301/marquis-remembrances-landmark-auction-featuring-part-one-of-the-renowned-fran-and-charles-ciraolo-collection-saturday-january-10-2026 Learn more about the collection here: https://www.theriaults.com/content/auction-preview/-remembrances-the-renowned-fran-and-charles-ciraolo-collection-marquis-auction-january-10-2026-in-annapolis-maryland

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Online Now: The Private Art Doll Collection of Richard Simmons Cataloged Auction - Saturday, December 6, 2025. Contemporary doll art, often referred to as figural art, takes center stage at this extraordinary auction of the finest one-of-a-kind or extremely limited artist dolls, with examples from all categories including beautiful women, expressive children, fantasy, mythological and whimsical. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. Location: Theriault’s in Annapolis, Maryland at 11AM ET. For more information call 410-224-3655. Login to register to bid. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/297/marquis-the-art-doll-collection-of-richard-simmons-cataloged-auction-saturday-december-6-2025

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Online Now: November 15-16 Marquis Auction Weekend. www.theriaults.com

Day One: "Nonesuch", An Auction of Antique Dolls: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/295/marquis-nonesuch-cataloged-antique-doll-auction-saturday-november-15-2025

Day Two: "The Legend Continues", Dolls of Madame Alexander: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/296/marquis-the-legend-continues-madame-alexander-cataloged-auction-sunday-november-16-2025

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Now Online: Theriault’s November 15-16 Marquis Auction Weekend. https://www.theriaults.com Day One: “Nonesuch”, An Auction of Antique Dolls and Playthings: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/295/marquis-nonesuch-cataloged-antique-doll-auction-saturday-november-15-2025 Day Two: “The Legend Continues”, Classic Dolls of Madame Alexander: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/296/marquis-the-legend-continues-madame-alexander-cataloged-auction-sunday-november-16-2025

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Now Online: Theriault's November 15-16 Marquis Auction Weekend. https://www.theriaults.com Day One: "Nonesuch", An Auction of Antique Dolls and Playthings: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/295/marquis-nonesuch-cataloged-antique-doll-auction-saturday-november-15-2025 Day Two: "The Legend Continues", Classic Dolls of Madame Alexander: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/296/marquis-the-legend-continues-madame-alexander-cataloged-auction-sunday-november-16-2025

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Antique Dolls and Playthings at the Next 50Forward Auction! Friday, October 24th at 7PM ET. Theriault’s timed-style auction at 7PM ET. It’s only online, sold as-is, and everything starts at $50. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/293/50forward-antique-dolls-toys-and-ephemera-friday-october-24-2025 https://www.theriaults.com

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This Friday! Rare Wayang Kulit Theater Dolls - Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7PM ET. This is a timed online auction where everything starts at $50. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/292/50forward-rare-wayang-kulit-theater-dolls-friday-october-17-2025 https://www.theriaults.com

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This Weekend! "Vivant" Marquis Cataloged Doll Auction Weekend September 20-21 featuring the private collections of Dorothy McGonagle, Bernice Millman and Terry and Tom Schmeltzer at Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. . https://www.theriaults.com . View Day One: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/286/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-one-saturday-september-20-2025 . View Day Two: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/287/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-two-sunday-september-21-2025 . Early Fall Brochure: https://issuu.com/theriaults/docs/theriault_s_early_fall_2025_doll_auction_brochure

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Now Online: “Vivant” Marquis Cataloged Doll Auction Weekend September 20-21 featuring the private collections of Dorothy McGonagle, Bernice Millman and Terry and Tom Schmeltzer at Theriault’s Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. . https://www.theriaults.com . View Day One: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/286/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-one-saturday-september-20-2025 . View Day Two: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/287/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-two-sunday-september-21-2025 . Early Fall Brochure: https://issuu.com/theriaults/docs/theriault_s_early_fall_2025_doll_auction_brochure

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Now Online: "Vivant" Marquis Cataloged Doll Auction Weekend September 20-21 featuring the private collections of Dorothy McGonagle, Bernice Millman and Terry and Tom Schmeltzer at Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. . https://www.theriaults.com . View Day One: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/286/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-one-saturday-september-20-2025 . View Day Two: https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/287/marquis-vivant-antique-doll-auction-day-two-sunday-september-21-2025 . Early Fall Brochure: https://issuu.com/theriaults/docs/theriault_s_early_fall_2025_doll_auction_brochure

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Rendezvous Now Online: Antique French and German Dolls. Wednesday, August 20th at 7PM ET. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. . https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/285/rendezvous-antique-french-and-german-dolls-august-20-2025

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Online Now: "Fantastique" Marquis Antique Doll Auction - Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11AM ET. Featuring the Important Antique Dolls Featuring Selections from the legendary Gail Cook Collection and the Private Collection of Marion Falabella (prior to UFDC Convention). In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. Location: Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia. https://www.theriaults.com https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/261/marquis-fantastique-antique-doll-auction-sunday-july-20-2025

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Tonight! Rendezvous Auction Featuring French and German Dolls - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7PM ET. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/279/rendezvous-antique-french-and-german-dolls-june-18-2025

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Golden Age of Ningyō Japanese Dolls from the Ayervais Collection - Part Two at Auction Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11AM ET in Annapolis, Maryland at Theriault’s Gallery The important one-owner collection of Michael Ayervais of New York was assembled over more than 30 years, and features important examples highlighted in museum exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mingei Museum, and Morikami Museum, and shown in Ningyō, The Art of the Japanese Doll by Alan Scott Pate who is serving as consultant and cataloguer for this auction. A superb full color catalog is available for the auction. For more information or to order a catalog visit www.theriaults.com. . http://theriaults.com

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Golden Age of Ningyō Japanese Dolls from the Ayervais Collection - Part Two at Auction Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11AM ET in Annapolis, Maryland at Theriault’s Gallery

The important one-owner collection of Michael Ayervais of New York was assembled over more than 30 years, and features important examples highlighted in museum exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mingei Museum, and Morikami Museum, and shown in Ningyō, The Art of the Japanese Doll by Alan Scott Pate who is serving as consultant and cataloguer for this auction.

A superb full color catalog is available for the auction. For more information or to order a catalog visit www.theriaults.com. . http://theriaults.com

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This Weekend! June 7-8, 2025. "Jubilation" Marquis Auction. Antique Doll Auction Featuring Fine Antique Dolls and Schoenhut Circus Rarities Highlighted by the Estate Collections of Nikki Kvitka, Georgia Alarcon and Elizabeth Knych. In-person, absentee, telephone & internet bidding available. . https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/264/marquis-jubilation-cataloged-antique-doll-auction-saturday-june-7-2025

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This Weekend! Mid-20th Century / Contemporary Artist Dolls Auction on Sunday, June 8 at 11AM ET. https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/265/mid-20th-century-contemporary-artist-dolls-sunday-june-8-2025