I have provided a range of prices to help you determine the value of your shirley temple doll, remember, this is just an estimate. This webpage is meant to help you identify which shirley temple doll you have. These dolls were first manufactured in germany, france and denmark in the 1800s. Also, book values for younger dolls often dont take into account condition, as those values are based on the doll never being removed from the box. This book completes my collection of all foulkes blue books and is a valuable, concise, yet comprehensive reference for the serious doll collector. Basic information about each manufacturer, dates of production, and sizes and types of dolls are presented in a wellorganized format, and the book is liberally illustrated with clear photos. Finding the current value of porcelain dolls thriftyfun. The kewpie doll was created by rose oneill and is based on her original illustrations that first appeared in the ladies home journal in 1909. Opening up a doll on christmas morning is a memory many hold dear. Today, the condition of a doll can affect its value almost as. If appraisers are not available in your area, you can send pictures and information to an online appraiser. Doll wears a brassstamped coeur coulant necklace and carries a woven basket of eggs.
Although painted eye french fashion dolls tend to sell for less than glasseye dolls, there are some exceptions. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. With an offering that also features barbie dolls, antique handcarved dolls, black americana dolls, couture dolls and more, you will find the perfect gift for a doll collector or help you find a great addition to your own collection. For another view on the value of porcelain dolls, especially those from collectors series of more recent vintage 40 years old and newer, we can look to the wise words in doll. Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. To find the value of porcelain dolls, first find the manufacturers stamp and the date the doll was manufactured. When barbie dolls have been played with they loose a lot of value. Notably, these are very early dolls such as huret or others from the early 1860s. Antique germany bisque composition 24 tall doll marked 120 12 gans seyfarth. International character dolls, storybook characters, ballerina, jester, clown. Antique porcelain dolls have become a prized collectible.
Things that can affect the value of the doll include cleanliness, chips in the dolls features, whether hair in the dolls wig is missing, and whether the dolls clothing is original to the doll. Collectors often categorize porcelain dolls in several groups like china dolls. Popularity can change the value of an antique doll overnight. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. We have a broad variety of angel porcelain dolls, native american dolls, christmas dolls and even patriotic dolls that you can display on the fourth of july or yearround. Alexander dolls values, price guide and doll reference. Dolls have been variously constructed of clay, wood, rags and ivory. Collectors choice limited edition genuine fine bisque porcelain doll 12 inch with certificate of authenticity, brown hair, hazel eyes, dressed in oldfashioned lavender and dark red winter coat, hat and matching hat box. Dec 12, 2019 what is the name and value of my 30 victorian goldenvale porcelain doll. Some antique porcelain dolls can be worth a lot of money. The better condition a doll is in, the more it is worth. How to determine the value of shirley temple dolls our pastimes.
Determine if any restoration work has been performed on the doll. Giving her a name is probably the best way to help collectors find her in the huge porcelain doll market. Make offer rustie porcelain doll arielle 27 heirloom doll. Get the best deals on betty boop dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Today, they are commonly used as toys and collector items for those who appreciate their looks and charm. Aug 20, 2003 this book completes my collection of all foulkes blue books and is a valuable, concise, yet comprehensive reference for the serious doll collector. Price guides provide the current market value of the doll and are usually given in price ranges.
Blue book dolls and values by jan foulke has been selling for 30 years and is in 16th edition. Assessing the condition of your antique porcelain dolls is crucial. The first, favorite, and most trusted, price guide to all types of dolls is even more colorful and readerfriendly in its 15th edition. Blue book dolls and values by jan foulke has been selling for 30 years and is. We catalog madame alexander dolls with name, years, size, estimated high and low values, what the doll is made of, doll size, eye type, eye color, hair color, hair type and other information we can find. Consult a book such as shirley temple dolls and fashions. Find the value of goldenvale porcelain dolls thriftyfun. Porcelain dolls, also referred to as china dolls because of the way the glaze finish on the dolls face and hands looks like china dishes, are some of the most collectable items on the market. Porcelain dolls originated in germany, denmark and france in the early 1800s and became popular once doll manufactures were able to massproduce dolls near the end of the 19th century. Doll condition can be rated as mint, near mint, very fine, fine, good or poor. How to find the value of antique porcelain dolls march. What is the name and value of my 30 victorian goldenvale porcelain doll. She appears caucasian with hand painted eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips with glass or plastic brown eyes. Assess the condition of the doll and rate it as mint, near mint, fine, good or poor.
This page is about determining the current value of porcelain dolls. Now, its time to give another child that feeling of gaining a new friend, or, as an adult, adding a beautiful porcelain doll to your collection of valuable antiques this holiday season. The material and features of the doll will give you a general sense of its worth. These bisque dolls slowly gained popularity until they were the preferred material to make doll heads through the early 1900s until composition overtook bisque as the most popular material. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Leonardo porcelain dolls pricevalue guide, valuation. For example, a doll made in 1916 by the french sculptor. Collectors choice limited edition genuine fine bisque porcelain doll. Antique german bisque dolls for sale in stock ebay. Pawn shops are a great method for selling your antiques before you sell your doll, compare it to other dolls from the same manufacturer and time period. As mentioned, in the late 1860s several french doll firms created the first unglazed porcelain dolls. If youre curious about the value of your antique dolls, our price guide may help you to identify how. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question.
Modern porcelain collector doll, 18 tall, porcelain flange head, synthetic glued on wig, painted facial features, stationary glass or plastic eyes, long spiky synthetic eyelashes, cloth stuffed body, partial porcelain arms and or legs, this doll is unmarked, clothing closes with velcro. However, bisque dolls have been made in some form or another ever since the 1860s. Ask a doll appraiser to determine a value for your shirley temple doll. I have a porcelain doll from the 70s made by milestone, co. Her arms are full porcelain along with feet and upper torso.
A collectors guide to the worlds darling, which is available online and at book stores. Were sure youll find a porcelain doll for sale that adds something to your collection and looks great when placed on a shelf, tabletop or in a guest room. Once you have identified who or what type of doll you have, to find a dolls price, value, worth, to buy or sell, heres our tip. Collector values reference database includes madame alexander dolls alexander doll company. The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a evergrowing list of items. For collectors interested in learning their dolls value, gigis dolls and sherrys teddy bears inc. See todays leonardo porcelain dolls for sale, best offer and auction. Porcelain dolls are typically made out of china or bisque material, giving them an ivory, translucent appearance. How to determine your porcelain dolls value the spruce crafts. Porcelain dolls types and value of vintage collectible. The following doll value and identification guides are only a sampling of the books available from. Once youve determined the value of your antique porcelain dolls, its time to sell.
How to determine the value of shirley temple dolls our. Apr 04, 2017 for another view on the value of porcelain dolls, especially those from collectors series of more recent vintage 40 years old and newer, we can look to the wise words in doll. Contemporary porcelain dolls 1980now for sale in stock. Porcelain dolls types and value of antique collectible porcelain dolls one of the most significant precursors of the modern porcelain bisque doll arrived during 15thcentury nativity scene movement in italy, where elaborate exhibitions were made particularly during christmas season in which dozens and dozens of dolls were arranged. Ebay advanced search find items doll sold listings on the link page, fill in the details in the form, check the completed auctions only box and you. For example, a doll made in 1916 by the french sculptor albert marqueone of 100 limited edition dolls dressed by the parisian couturier jeanne margainelacroixwas sold in. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal highest value barbie dolls you will find. Tusalmo 2019 newest 12 inch lifelike silicone vinyl newborn baby dolls, african american baby black dolls, give for kids and girl holiday birthday gift, african black dolls, reborn doll. Perhaps in another 50 years she will be considered an antique, but for now, shes a mass produced porcelain doll, sold in the 1970s to 1980s and possibly longer, whose value today is nominal. Make offer betty boop danbury mint vintage 1995 porcelain doll marilyn monroe subway pose. Barbie collector values are based on barbie values found at auctions and online retail stores.
Porcelain dolls continue to be made and are prized by collectors today. Antique porcelain dolls value assessing the value of your antique porcelain doll is not always a straightforward process. Total ratings 1, dolls of the world collection petite porcelains by barbara lee 2001 peru. Consider a preowned, vintage antique doll from ebay to your own private shelf or room of collectible dolls as a gift to yourself for christmas. It is organized into an antique section which covers the manufacturers of the bisque, china, wax, wood, cloth and papiermache dolls of the 19th and early 20th century and a modern section which covers the makers of composition. Modern porcelain collector dolls sold from about the 1980s to present, were meant to appeal to adult doll collectors, not children. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying nancy ann storybook dolls and the characters they represent, and dolls for sale. We find the modern porcelain collector dolls to be charming, lovely to enjoy, well made, many in pristine unplayed with condition, but, they just dont have the intended collectable value above their original retail price, today. A price guide for your antique dolls the spruce crafts. Dolls date back to 2000 bc and were originally crafted to be wooden paddle dolls, which have been found in ancient egyptian tombs. Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. How to find the value of antique porcelain dolls march 2020.
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