I bought her at a flea market a couple of weeks ago. She has a bisque head with black braided hair. She has a black face and dressed in a red dress with white apron. I think she is made out of saw dust. she has an A and a M marking on her neck.
Dimensions
Aprox 12 inchs
Acquired From:
Other
Hi Gayle, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A rare Armand Marseille Black part porcelain doll made in Germany, circa 1920s With black glazed porcelain head and hands, black hair, cloth or kid body filled with excelsior (wood shavings), wearing a Colonial style red dress with white scarf and apron. Marked to the back of the head "AM" 12 inches tall CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: acquired at a flea market $75-125* *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.