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Lot 174
German Red Roof Dollhouse, Circa 1956
A German Red Roof dollhouse produced in 1956 by the firm of Herbert Donalek. This dollhouse is pictured in Cieslik and Kohler’s Lexikon der Puppenstuben und Puppenhauser (Dictionary of Dollhouse Rooms and Dollhouses). The dollhouse is 32 ¾ inches high, 29 inches wide and 17 ¼ inches deep (dollhouse including projecting side yard; 14 inches deep for the dollhouse alone). The dollhouse continues the German style of dollhouses with a red roof and yellow walls. However, particular features of this dollhouse give it a distinctly modern look, e.g., sliding glass windows, the doors and balustrades, the second story open patio, and striped cloth awning. The side yard, set up for a cook out with a grill and picnic table, is enclosed by a wood fence with a swing. The inside of the dollhouse has four rooms on three levels. The first floor contains a kitchen and living room. The second floor has the master bedroom and a child’s bedroom is nestled under the roof. A detachable stairway connects the first and seconds floors. The interior is entirely papered and is wired for electricity. A few pieces of the furniture that originally came with the dollhouse (including a wardrobe, credenza and night table) are still in the dollhouse. Furniture and accessories reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s was added. A bit of whimsey has also been added to the dollhouse. Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz, is peering out from the second floor porch while the Straw Man relaxes in the living room. They are waiting for the Lion Man and the Tin Man. The furniture, accessories and figures are being sold with the dollhouse.
CONDITION: Very Good
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 |
