Antique Doll
02 November 2020
Description

Was my grandmother’s doll and I’m 72 years old. Has a bisque Head, and I think wood or composite, reticulated body. Human hair wig. About 25” tall. Fully dressed in period clothes ( not original) Good Condition. Head in perfect condition

Provenance

Was my grandmother’s

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
No
Answered within 2 days
By Sabrina Vinther
Nov 04, 12:35 UTC
Fair Market Value
$125 - $180 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

It is a beautiful antique doll. Such antique dolls with bisque heads are being offered at auction on a regular basis.
The doll was made in Germany around 1890-1920. There were many doll manufacturers in Germany at the time and there may be a mark or numbers on the back of the dolls head indicating who the maker was.
The head is the most valuable on the doll and it is very important that it is in mint condition without any cracks, hairlines or chips as this will decrease the value. The body is made of papermache, and the limbs of wood and composition. The shoes appears to be the original shoes.
Unfortunately today most antique doll collectors are interested in special character dolls with certain expressions. And your doll is not one of the special character dolls. However in good condition the doll will still attract attention if it came up for auction.

The estimate provided is for a well-advertised specialised online toys auction, where I believe the doll has the best chance of realising its fullest potential. However, there is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to the German doll. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I’m happy to help.
Thank you

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