Small doll about 4 inches tall. No clothing. Either porcelain or bisque.
19 March 2023
Description

I can’t read the writing on the back of the doll’s body. Probably bisque. Good condition. Arms and legs move and they are attached by wires.

Dimensions

31/2 “ tall.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 17 hours
By Delia
Mar 20, 14:18 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $75 USD
Suggested Asking Price $100 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Georgette,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique German jointed painted bisque doll
illegible inscription on doll's back, early 20th Century
The jointed bisque porcelain doll with blond wig and painted features, socks and shoes, with wire joints; back illegibly marked "---- / Germany"
3 1/2 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in reasonably good condition given age and use
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 50-75*
*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.

Delia Mar 21, 17:36 UTC

I can tell that one of the words is "Germany" but can't quite make out what the other word is - what does it look like to you?

Georgette wahl Mar 22, 04:15 UTC

I can’t make the word out at all. Looks like the first three letters might be “bre” but I really can’t tell.

Delia Mar 23, 12:29 UTC

Good morning, Georgette,
I combed through my doll-maker and marks books last night and couldn't find any mark that matched this so have left the attribution open-ended and valued it based on other German-made dolls of this vintage, size and condition. You're all set.

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