Good afternoon, Karen,

Thank you for using Mearto for your appraisal inquiry. The market is all over the map for these, but generally speaking, they do not bring very much money and - if you decide to sell at auction - you might do better to sell this with an auction house that specializes in dolls or has doll and toy sales, to capitalize on that niche market.

Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Dianne Effner "Hilary" Doll
Ultimate edition, circa 1987-1988
Porcelain head body, cloth body
24 inches tall
PROVENANCE: inherited
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, with some wear commensurate with age and use.
$50-100*
*Represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. The following recent auction sales have been used to research the value of your doll:
($5) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/hilary-by-dianna-effner-1987-doll-27-ec-b424cc1b79
($350) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/25-artist-dianna-effner-doll-hilary-.-hilary-w-db34a2b8ef
(did not sell) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/hilary-doll-by-dianna-effner-bdb4767aac
($25) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/hilary-doll-by-dianna-effner-68d4253a8e

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.