"THE ADDAMS FAMILY" RARE WEDNESDAY ADDAMS DOLL.
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Winning Bid:
$464.39 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 240 Session #2
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Item Description
21" tall stuffed cloth doll w/yarn hair. Believed to have been an FAO Schwartz exclusive, doll was produced by Aboriginals Ltd. in 1962. Inspired by the artwork of The Addams Family creator Charles Addams, the doll (and accompanying Morticia and Pugsley Addams dolls) were sold two years before premiere of "The Addams Family" ABC-TV show. Comes w/original 4x5" Aboriginals tag that has Charles Addams' facsimile signature and opens to reveal green Addams art showing The Addams Family having dinner. Back of card has text introducing Wednesday, including "Wednesday's Child Is Full Of Woe." Card has slight warp w/faint age spotting to exterior. Fine/VF. Doll has starched cloth face w/felt eyes. Doll is evenly aged w/some staining around mouth and on collar. Fine overall. We've only offered a few of these dolls over the years, and this example is just the third complete w/tag. Rare. Michael Lartigaut Collection.
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