The Sybil DeWein Doll Collection

EMBASSY AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, LLC

5336 MINE RD

KINZERS, PA 17535

717-442-8529  OR  302-438-1217

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The Sybil DeWein Doll Collection

Thursday, June 25, 2026  10 am 

This is a Live, In-House and Online Auction

FOR ONLINE BIDDING GO TO OUR WEBSITE:   www.embassyauctionsinternational.com THEN REGISTER, ADD YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO, THEN BID.  WE WILL SAVE YOU 3% ON THE BUYER'S PREMIUM (ONLY 23%) OVER THE OTHER ONLINE PLATFORMS.  PLUS WE HAVE NO ADDITIONAL FEES. OR GO TO  www.invaluable.com  or www.auctionzip.com    AND PAY 26% BUYER'S PREMIUM.  IN-HOUSE, LIVE BIDDERS WILL PAY 16% BUYER'S PREMIUM FOR CASH OR GOOD PA CHECK OR 19% FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS. 

We take great pleasure in selling the fine doll collection of noted author, Sybil St John DeWein.  An expert in Barbie Dolls she cowrote "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls & Collectibles" and many other books.  Along with her knowledge of Barbie Dolls she was an active collector of fine European porcelain and bisque dolls dating from the 1830's to the early 1900's. This impressive collection includes award winning dolls and many impressive dolls such as:

Simon Halbig, Shoenhut, Armand Marseilles, A. M. Floradora, Tete' Jumeau, Kestner, many marked Germany, Bylo Babies, a Black French SFBJ doll and Rose O'Neil Kewpies.

From 4 inches tall to 30 inches tall its a varied collection.  Bisque head, China shoulder head, celluloid shoulder head, composition,  all bisque, a mechanical doll, wax over composition, cloth bodies, kid bodies, carved wood, parian, half dolls and others.

Along with this wonderful collection are consignments of early Barbie and Ken Dolls from the late 1950's through the mid 1960's with extra outfits, cases in great condition and accessories.

All together a very significant and interesting sale of early and highly collectible dolls for every kind of doll collector.  Own a piece of Sybil DeWein's collection, or complete your Barbie wish list. 

**Get here early as we will be selling incomplete antique dolls, parts and clothes at the start of the auction strictly in-house.  These won't be online.  Here's your chance to pick up some nice projects and pieces to add to your collections. 

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Payments:  We accept cash or good Pennsylvania check. No out of state checks. Credit cards will be accepted only for purchases under $500.  You must email or text photos of your driver's license and of your credit card as proof that payment is not fraudulent. 

Or you may pay by Venmo by using "@embassyauctionsinternational" to pay (OR) by Zelle by using our email address "embassyauctionsint@gmail.com" to pay.  For sales above $500 you may also pay by wire transfer. We will supply our bank information for transfers upon request.

Shipping:  We ship the dolls.  No third party shippers here.

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Preview Tuesday, June 23rd 10 - 5pm and Wednesday, June 24th 10 - 4pm.

Doors open at 9 am on the day of the sale 

Pennsylvania Auction License AY001987

Auctioneers  Gabi Jaramillo License AU005728

                  Katelyn Callahan License AU005869

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