porcelain doll over 100 years old, human hair wig
30 July 2024
Description

I have no idea who made it. no markings that I can see.

Dimensions

16-18 inches

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
Aug 01, 13:51 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Suggested Asking Price $175 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Maureen,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Heinrich Handwerck dolls, crafted by German toymaker Heinrich Handwerck, are highly sought after by collectors for their exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance. Produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these porcelain dolls feature finely painted faces and intricate costumes, reflecting the high-quality standards of German doll-making.
Recently, HH dolls of this size and condition have brought prices ranging from $100-150
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique bisque porcelain and composition doll
made by Heinrich Handwerck, Germany, early 20th Century
With bisque porcelain head with painted features, sleeping eyes and brown hair wig, on a jointed composition body. Unmarked. With linen cap and pantaloons, later sailor striped shirt.
16-18 inches
CONDITION: Abrasions and surface losses to body.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$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

Maureen houtz Aug 01, 15:17 UTC

Here is what I found Germany Handwerck on her head cani add a photo?

Delia Aug 03, 16:53 UTC

Hi Maureen,
You should be able to add a photo to this appraisal but if you can't figure out how to do that, please send the photo to [email protected] and they'll either attach the photo directly to this appraisal or simply email me so I can see it and can finish this appraisal.
Thanks,
Delia

Delia Aug 06, 11:44 UTC

Thanks for sending the photo to [email protected]; it's allowed me to finish the appraisal.
Please let me know if you have any questions; otherwise, thank you again for using Mearto and have a great day!
Delia

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