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Victorian Dollhouse Auction Benefitting the Fairfield Museum

Sale closed on
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 at 7:35 PM EST
Buyer's Premium: 20%
Sales tax applies for non exempt bidders.
Location: Fairfield Museum / Fairfield, CT

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Own a piece of history and support the Fairfield Museum with this stunning oversized Victorian style dollhouse!

This impressive dollhouse stands over five feet tall and is meticulously crafted with every detail in mind. From the intricate woodwork to the hand-placed wallpaper, this dollhouse is a true work of art -- and was commissioned as such around 1986 for a purported $6,000.

The original owner purchased a plethora of tiny pieces to make the house a home, from tavern tables to miniature crystal chandeliers, almost $4,000 worth of pieces from the time of purchase in 1986 through 1987. The current owner donated the piece to the museum to raise funds for the Fairfield Museum’s community education programs.

This dollhouse can become a cherished heirloom for any family, or the perfect addition to any dollhouse collection. It is also a unique opportunity to support the Fairfield Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Fairfield, Connecticut. The dollhouse is presently on display at the Fairfield Museum through the holiday season. Stop by and take a look for yourself. Then bid and bring home this one-of-a-kind dollhouse!

Proceeds from the sale of this dollhouse directly benefit the Fairfield Museum.


ABOUT THE FAIRFIELD MUSEUM

Fairfield Museum is a thriving cultural center that uses history and the arts to strengthen community and help shape its future. We believe in the power of the arts and the humanities to inspire imagination, stimulate thought, and transform society. Fairfield Museum is a vibrant nexus of community life and a leading and award-winning center for arts and humanities education. The Museum provides high-quality school programs to more than 4,000 students each year and welcomes more than 35,000 visitors annually.

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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE BIDDING...

** NO SHIPPING, NO DELIVERY. NO TRANSPORTS. Winning bidder must pick-up at the Fairfield Museum, 379 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT.
** Due to its size, winning bidder HAVE APPROPRIATE-SIZED VEHICLE & PROVIDE ADEQUATE MUSCLE/MANPOWER to take possession of and move the dollhouse. BRG will NOT be on-hand to assist with pick-up.
** The winning bidder MUST CONTACT THE MUSEUM DIRECTLY (203-259-1598) to arrange appt time for pick-up. Pick-up to take place before 12/24/23.
 
WHERE TO PICK UP
Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Rd
Fairfield CT 06824

Thursday, 12/21 through Saturday, 12/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Winning bidder must make pick-up arrangements directly with Fairfield Museum. NO transports, delivery, nor shipping thru BRG.