on Sep 23rd, 2006Christies Barbie Doll Auction: 1959-2002
For those who get bitten by the collecting bug, there’s hope. When you grow up there’s always Christies auction house to cash in on your lifelong obsession.
Barbie: 1959 - 2002
The Ietje Raebel and Marina Collection
Sale 5075
26 September 2006, 10:30 am & 2:00 pm
85 Old Brompton Road, London
Christie’s will be offering one of the most significant and complete collections of Barbie dolls ever to come onto the market. Comprising c. 4,000 dolls the sale spans the entire history of Barbie, her family, friends and fashion during the second half of the 20th-century up to and including the new millennium. The auction will take Barbie fans and fashionistas alike on a fascinating journey from the very first Barbie, to limited editions, designer Barbies and Holiday Barbies. Naturally, the sale will also include Barbie’s ever present boyfriend Ken. Estimates start at £80.