Delia

Mearto specialist

Hi Bob, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The market for black dolls has been fairly strong in recent months, and there has been a re-examination of the form in museum exhibitions and articles (https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/black-dolls-at-the-new-york-historical-society/). They are often stereotypical and usually it isn't known who made them; almost all are assumed to be American. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage American Black cloth doll early 20th Century depicting a black male figure with red cap, short curly hair, light blue shirt, navy trousers with red suspenders, red shoes, sewn features. 16 inches tall CONDITION: appears to be in good condition commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: inherited, possibly originally acquired at auction $800-1,200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.