A much sought-after doll brought a world record price of $300,000 at auction over the weekend.

Annapolis-based doll specialist Theriault's sold the Albert Marque bebe to an unnamed buyer. The 98-year-old doll is one of 100 made and wore its original signed outfit.

It was one of 1,000 lots offered from the former Puppenmuseum Stein am Rhein, a doll museum in Switzerland.

"The Albert Marque bebe has long been considered the most coveted doll in the world by collectors," said Stuart Holbrook, Theriault's president, in a statement. "It is for good reason in that this renowned art doll blends every essential characteristic of greatness: rarity, artistic provenance, fashion, romance and, most importantly, unparalleled beauty."