Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. A quick scan of the auction and buy-it-now listings on eBay finds porcelain doll values ranging from around $5 and $10 to several thousand dollars or more but no dolls listed above $10,000.
How can I tell who made my porcelain doll?
Check that the doll is made from porcelain or bisque and 1 other material. Hold the head of the doll to your teeth. If it feels hard and cold, this means that it’s made of porcelain or bisque. The body of the doll is usually made from a different material, such as kid (soft leather) or cloth.
How do I identify my doll markings?
Take a good photo of the mark or draw a copy of it to keep handy.
- Doll manufacturer marks are typically found on the back of the head or neck.
- Maker’s marks can also be placed between the shoulder blades, on the bottom of the feet, or on the doll’s clothing tags.
- If the doll has a wig, the mark might be under it.
What is the most collectable doll?
Let’s just say, these most valuable dolls aren’t something you’d want your kids fighting over during playtime.
- Rocket Launcher Boba Fett.
- Steiff & Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear.
- Original G.I. Joe.
- Barbie by Stefano Canturi.
- Kämmer & Reinhardt Character Doll.
- Madame Alexander Eloise.
- L’Oiseleur (The Bird Trainer)
How do I find out what my porcelain dolls are worth?
Manufacturer. First, make a general assessment of your doll and determine that it is actually made from porcelain. There should be a clear identification name or number on the head, shoulder, neck, or bottom of your doll’s foot. This number can be used for online comparisons or when consulting an appraiser.
What is the difference between porcelain and bisque dolls?
As mentioned, bisque is unglazed porcelain. Porcelain is created from a paste of clays and water which is molded and then fired at temperatures above 2300 F. If there is no color added to the bisque and it is left white and unglazed, the doll is sometimes referred to as a “parian” doll.
How do I know if my porcelain doll is worth money?
Are Kewpie dolls worth anything?
According to 200 Years of Dolls (fourth edition), a 10-inch Kewpie with a bisque head, composition body, and glass eyes today is worth $6,500, while a 20-inch (510 mm) doll is valued at $20,000. Many of the original, small-sized German-produced bisque Kewpies (c. 1912-1915) range from $200–$500 among collectors.
What is the doll makers name?
Barton Mathis
The Dollmaker AKA Barton Mathis is a twisted serial-killer who operates out of Gotham City with his “family”.
Where are porcelain dolls marked?
Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet. All letters, numbers, and symbols may be important. Don’t forget to look for labels on the doll clothing, or paper labels.
Which porcelain dolls are worth money?
Currently, the most expensive porcelain doll ever sold was a bisque doll sold by Theriault’s for $300,000 in 2014. The doll was from a set of 100 created by French sculptor Albert Marque for the Parisian couturier Jeanne Margaine-LaCroix in 1916.
How can you tell if a doll is collectible?
Examine the Doll Note the size of the doll, the material the doll is made of, the type of eyes, hair and clothing details. Next, check the doll for markings. Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet. All letters, numbers, and symbols may be important.
Where can you buy porcelain dolls?
About.com Doll Collecting states that porcelain dolls can be sold online, at consignment boutiques, at auctions and to antique shops. The dolls can be featured in a price guide, and the value of the doll is based on the manufacturer, collection, year, condition and rarity.
Are porcelain dolls fragile?
Porcelain dolls are extremely fragile and should be handled with great care. A porcelain doll that is a child’s toy does not need to be handled with gloves. However, when a doll is a collectible or a decoration you should always wear white cotton gloves when you handle it.
What is a porcelain doll?
A porcelain doll is a doll with a head and extremities made from porcelain, a special type of clay which is famous for being very workable, strong, and beautiful.
