Jointed Bisque Doll
I just inherited a jointed bisque doll with a porcelain head. She is roughly 29 inches tall. She originally belonged to my Great-Grandma and is more than 110 years old!
I only know it is over 110 years old and has always just been in our family.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Ashton,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique jointed bisque-body doll
French or German, circa 1900-1910
With brown/red hair, brown glass sleeping eyes, painted lips and brows, jointed body, pink and white dress, pink dress, white leather boots. Apparently unmarked.
29 inches tall
CONDITION: in well-loved worn condition with paint losses to face and minor craquelure and minor patina from handling. Dress probably not original; shoes appear to be original.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$100-200*
*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, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Any updates? Thanks!!
Thanks, Ashton, you're all set.
Thanks so much!
Hello! I just looked again - at neck, all along hairline. Her hair is attached very well but I see nothing at all. She has pierced ears but no earrings. My Mom told me her outfit was not original but she thought the shoes were. I looked over her arms and body and see no markings …