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Legendary Doll Collection of American Heiress Huguette Clark
Comes to Auction at Theriault’s in January, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, MD – When Huguette Clark, the 104-year-old daughter of estate to the Bellosguardo
W.A. Clark, the Gilded Age copper baron, died in 2011, she and her father left a Foundation in order to trans-
legacy that spanned from the American Civil War all the way to the Obama form it into a focal point for
administration. This fascinating life was documented in the New York Times art and culture. The property
best-selling book Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. of Bellosguardo (“beautiful
lookout’)—originally a lavish
Among the treasures she left behind in her Manhattan 5th Avenue
Italiante villa built in 1902
penthouse were paintings by Monet and Renoir, violins by Stradivarius,
jewels from Cartier, and her famed collection of rare antique dolls. by the Graham family—was
The doll collection will be auctioned by Theriault’s, the international doll purchased by Hugette’s father
auction firm, at a special event to be held in Santa Barbara on January 11th William Andrews Clark in
1923. Just two years later he
and 12th, 2020 to benefit The Bellosguardo Foundation which oversees
the historical coastal property in Santa Barbara, CA bequeathed by died, and Hugette and her
Huguette Clark as a future center for the arts. A small collection of historically mother retreated to Santa
relevant dolls will be curated by Theriault’s and retained by Bellosguardo for Barbara. During the Great
inclusion in the display. Depression, the original house
The collection includes extraordinary dolls and automata from the French was torn down and Reginald
Johnson was commissioned
golden age of 1860-1890,
to create the still-standing
as well as selections of
sought-after early Japanese mansion. Hugette and her
cultural dolls and architectural mother continued to retreat
miniatures. from the public, her mother passing in 1963 and Hugette at the age of 104 in
New York. Today, Bellosguardo stands as Huguette left it so many years ago,
Theriaults is producing
a commemorative catalog a monument—perfectly maintained and protected—to the mother she loved.
which includes many historical It has endured the tests of time, the house and grounds locked in pristine
references concerning the life isolation. The Foundation is committed to honoring the Clarks’ legacy, trans-
of Huguette Clark including forming Bellosguardo into a center for art, music, history, and culture on the
such unique correspondence California coast.
as that with Christian Dior, Founded in 1970, Theriault’s is the largest auction house in the world
the iconic fashion house dealing exclusively in antique dolls. Conducting over 40 live doll auctions
which created custom cos- annually across the U.S. they cater to an international clientele of collectors for
tumes for some of her 19th what is considered to be one of the most popular collectibles categories.
century fine French bebes. Theriault’s has set numerous records in this field including the recent world
Huguette Clark bequeathed record of $335,000.00 paid for a 19th century French doll.For additional
her magnificent Santa Barbara information visit theriaults.com
ROGALLERY.COM
Cole’s - fine art & auctions -
OVER 5000 ARTISTS paintings, prints, photos & sculptures
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WINTER
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OUR SPRING
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MARCH 26, 2020
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APRIL 4, 2020
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flow blue, china, Oriental & Persian for more Performance & Big Band from Cafe Society, NYC - 84 x 84 inches (each)
rugs, fireplace items, Western shows & updates
collectibles, arts & crafts, pottery,
jewelry, Victorian & American oak art is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
furniture, fine art, glassware, rare
clocks, lamps, silver, paper goods, Located at Hwy. 237 &
postcards, toys. FM 954 Warrenton, Texas new website arriving january 2020
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December 2019
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Comes to Auction at Theriault’s in January, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, MD – When Huguette Clark, the 104-year-old daughter of estate to the Bellosguardo
W.A. Clark, the Gilded Age copper baron, died in 2011, she and her father left a Foundation in order to trans-
legacy that spanned from the American Civil War all the way to the Obama form it into a focal point for
administration. This fascinating life was documented in the New York Times art and culture. The property
best-selling book Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. of Bellosguardo (“beautiful
lookout’)—originally a lavish
Among the treasures she left behind in her Manhattan 5th Avenue
Italiante villa built in 1902
penthouse were paintings by Monet and Renoir, violins by Stradivarius,
jewels from Cartier, and her famed collection of rare antique dolls. by the Graham family—was
The doll collection will be auctioned by Theriault’s, the international doll purchased by Hugette’s father
auction firm, at a special event to be held in Santa Barbara on January 11th William Andrews Clark in
1923. Just two years later he
and 12th, 2020 to benefit The Bellosguardo Foundation which oversees
the historical coastal property in Santa Barbara, CA bequeathed by died, and Hugette and her
Huguette Clark as a future center for the arts. A small collection of historically mother retreated to Santa
relevant dolls will be curated by Theriault’s and retained by Bellosguardo for Barbara. During the Great
inclusion in the display. Depression, the original house
The collection includes extraordinary dolls and automata from the French was torn down and Reginald
Johnson was commissioned
golden age of 1860-1890,
to create the still-standing
as well as selections of
sought-after early Japanese mansion. Hugette and her
cultural dolls and architectural mother continued to retreat
miniatures. from the public, her mother passing in 1963 and Hugette at the age of 104 in
New York. Today, Bellosguardo stands as Huguette left it so many years ago,
Theriaults is producing
a commemorative catalog a monument—perfectly maintained and protected—to the mother she loved.
which includes many historical It has endured the tests of time, the house and grounds locked in pristine
references concerning the life isolation. The Foundation is committed to honoring the Clarks’ legacy, trans-
of Huguette Clark including forming Bellosguardo into a center for art, music, history, and culture on the
such unique correspondence California coast.
as that with Christian Dior, Founded in 1970, Theriault’s is the largest auction house in the world
the iconic fashion house dealing exclusively in antique dolls. Conducting over 40 live doll auctions
which created custom cos- annually across the U.S. they cater to an international clientele of collectors for
tumes for some of her 19th what is considered to be one of the most popular collectibles categories.
century fine French bebes. Theriault’s has set numerous records in this field including the recent world
Huguette Clark bequeathed record of $335,000.00 paid for a 19th century French doll.For additional
her magnificent Santa Barbara information visit theriaults.com
ROGALLERY.COM
Cole’s - fine art & auctions -
OVER 5000 ARTISTS paintings, prints, photos & sculptures
bring the museum home
WINTER
Art Auctions with World-Wide Shipping
Fine Art Buyers & Consignments
ANTIQUES &
COLLECTIBLES
SHOW
Friday, JAN 24
th
OUR SPRING
th
thru SHOW
Sunday, JAN 26
MARCH 26, 2020
Show Hours: 9am-6pm daily THRU
Free parking! Free admission!
APRIL 4, 2020
Browse and shop for top of the line
antiques & collectibles featuring
American primitives, country linens, Check our website Giancarlo Impiglia
flow blue, china, Oriental & Persian for more Performance & Big Band from Cafe Society, NYC - 84 x 84 inches (each)
rugs, fireplace items, Western shows & updates
collectibles, arts & crafts, pottery,
jewelry, Victorian & American oak art is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
furniture, fine art, glassware, rare
clocks, lamps, silver, paper goods, Located at Hwy. 237 &
postcards, toys. FM 954 Warrenton, Texas new website arriving january 2020
ROGALLERY.COM
800-888-1063 or 718-937-0901
art@rogallery.com
For information and space rental call Diane Cole 281-961-5092
th
colesantiqueshow.com 47-15 36 St, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Gallery by Appointment -
December 2019
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