A near antique German bisque and composition doll made by Armand Marseille, circa 1920s
24 June 2025
Description

Stamping on back of head Germany A13/0.M

Dimensions

6.5” tall

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 22 hours
By Delia
Jun 25, 17:23 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $200 USD
Suggested Asking Price $250 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Lynn,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The doll marking “A13/0 M” is attributed to the German doll maker Armand Marseille, one of the most prolific and well-known porcelain doll manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A M = Armand Marseille while 13/0 indicates the head mold size, not the model number. The numbers vary based on the scale of the doll.

Marseille's dolls are among the finest in the world and still achieve comparatively high prices when sold at auction. Armand Marseille dolls of this size usually sell for between $150 and $200; note that doll dealers may ask more for any they are selling. It's also worth pointing out that comparable dolls by other makers usually bring much less than that.

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

A near antique German bisque and composition doll
made by Armand Marseille, circa 1920s
Wearing a strawberrry blond pageboy wig and blue headband, a blue-flapper-style dress with lade ruffle, red maryjane shoes. Back of the head marked "Germany A13/0.M"
6-1/2 inches tall
CONDITION: This doll appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$150-200*
*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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