Early 20th Century China Doll
Roughly 18 inches tall, this doll has a thick heavy porcelain head with porcelain hands and legs. Her Dress feels velvet and has lace accents on her collar, front, wrists and skirt hemline. She has some under trousers with some lace as well. She has black, curly, painted hair with blushed cheeks and painted lips. Her shoes are black bottomed heeled boots with painted buttons. Her porcelain head and arms have a slight skin tone to it. Her only marking appear on her back porcelain head near her shoulder blades marked as “5”. She’s is stuffed well with what feels to be some hay of some sort. She was received from an estate sale who’s owner was an avid doll collector. I do not have any other information on where it was acquired or when. If you could tell me anything else about her I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance!!!
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Hi Edgar,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique china or glazed porcelain head doll
probably Germany, 1840 or after
Back of shoulders marked "5", black hair, blue eyes, ceramic hands and feet, dressed in a green/brown velvet dress with lace trim, linen or muslin underclothes.
approximately 18 inches long
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use
PROVENANCE: acquired from the estate of a doll collector
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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