A vintage German papier mache and chalkware Easter Bunny, mid 20th Century
17 January 2025
Description

From comparisons online, I believe this is a German doll with bisque head and extremities and a paper mache body. I cannot locate any identifying marks on the neck and it’s difficult to remove the clothing to look at the body. There are signs of wear and the arms, although still connected, are loose. The clothing is dirty.

Dimensions

@ 15x5 inches

Acquired from
Garage / Yard Sale
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jan 18, 22:44 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Suggested Asking Price $175 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Tammy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
For an item to be called "antique," it has to be more than 100 years old; this was made in Germany in the mid 20th Century so it's more appropriate to be called "vintage." Also, it's not bisque porcelain, which would have a matte finish rather than the shinier finish I can see in the photos. It's possible this is chalkware, which feels a little like bisque porcelain but is not as hard or as heavy.
Other Easter Bunnies of similar age and form typically bring $100-150 when sold at auction; note this may be a lower price than that asked by online or brick-and-mortar sellers.

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

A vintage German papier mache and chalkware Easter Bunny
mid 20th Century
Patinated chalkware head and legs, torso reported to be papier mache; dressed in a folky shirt/dress and wearing a woven basket as a backpack. Unsigned.
15 inches tall
CONDITION: This Easter bunny appears to be in good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a garage or yard sale.
$100-150*
*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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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