Hi Sandy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The detailing on this dollhouse is exemplary!

The market for dollhouses widely varies, with collectors being willing to pay more money for those with either noteworthy provenance (once owned by a person of historical significance, or from a museum) or ones made by premier dollhouse makers, such as Christian Hacker (Germany, 19th Century), Moritz Gottschalk (Germany, late 19th – early 20th Century), Ernst Plank (Germany, 19th Century); Silber & Fleming (UK, late 19th Century) or Lines Bros / Tri-ang (UK, early to mid-20th Century). Also collectible are dollhouse replicas of famous houses (Buckingham Palace, the White House, etc).

While this isn't by a famous maker or depicts a famous house, its detail elevates it above more mass-produced houses and I would not be surprised if it sold between $300 and $500 in a specialized toy auction.

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

An antique Federal style dollhouse
American, circa 1980s
The three-story house with peaked roof, six rooms, the front with porch awning, carpeted or other flooring, and papered walls. Together with extensive interior furnishings.
Height: 26-1/2 inches; width: 23-1/2 inches; depth: 17 inches
CONDITION: This dollhouse appears to be in very good original condition with some wear from age and use.
PROVENANCE: Original owner
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia