From her chest to head, elbows to hands and knees to toes are porcelain or something. There is a number 4 etched into the backside below neck. Hard cloth body, not sure if the clothes are original. My father said it was his mothers doll and he is 90. It has blonde hair, blue eyes, hand painted eyes.
18 inches long, head circumference 6 inches.
Was my fathers mothers doll.
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage European painted bisque-porcelain head doll
probably German, circa first quarter 20th Century
The bisque head doll with blue eyes and short blond molded hair, cloth body possibly filled with rags, clothing old but not original to the doll. Model number "4" to the back of the neck; otherwise unmarked.
18 inches long
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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