Antique Ball Join Doll 35’
Antique Ball Join Porcelain Doll 35’. Dated 5-7-1972 with a signature I’m unable to make out. First initial looks like a D, last initial a C. Blue eyes with blonde curly hair. Clothing has ABC on it. Has red clown like painting on the face. Heart cheeks, red nose and lips, two tear drops under the left eye. Does not have any other markings, numbers or paperwork. No box
35 inches tall
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Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I've done a pretty comprehensive check of different variations of this maker's name (Doris/Dolores/Doloris Clemson/Clemsen/Clemens) and haven't found a listed late 20th Century maker of dolls to hang an attribution on.
That said, late 20th Century-made dolls by the significant majority of makers have a low resale market at auction. In other words, while this doll might have cost a few to several hundred dollars in 1972, if this were to come to auction today, it would almost certainly bring less than $300 (if you were selling it, I would suggest asking $500 so as not to undersell it).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage bisque porcelain clown doll
probably American, signed and dated indistinctly on its backside "D---C---/5-17-72"
With blond hair and painted features, wearing an ABC-print cap and suit with synthetic lace trim, Mary Jane shoes. The body is represented to be ball-jointed.
35 inches long
CONDITION: This doll appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
150-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
