What is a Lenci type doll?
Lenci dolls are wool felt dolls that feature heat-pressed wool faces with painted features. They typically have intricately made wool and organdy clothing, adorned with elaborate felt flowers, hats and/or accoutrements. They are at the top end of the luxury goods market.
How can I find out the value of an antique doll?
Several additional methods to use to identify an antique doll include: Once an antique doll is properly identified, a popular method of finding its value is using a current antique doll price guide. Price guides provide the current market value of the doll and are usually given in price ranges.
How can you tell how much a Barbie doll is worth?
You can get a sense of what your collection is worth by browsing eBay or Etsy for vintage prices. But much of Barbie’s value is in the tiny detail, such as the green residue around her ear lobes from her original non-pearl pearl earrings. So if you think you have something valuable, a doll show or doll expert can help you decide.
What was the highest price ever paid for an antique doll?
In 2009, the highest price ever paid for an antique doll was sold at a Theriault’s auction. The doll made in Paris in 1915 and designed by sculptor Albert Marque closed at $263,000. The value of an antique doll is based on a number of different factors. These factors include:
What’s the value of a 40 year old doll?
‘Vintage’ dolls manufactured anywhere from 90 to 40 years ago probably do have some monetary value, but really only if they are in their boxes and in impeccable condition. And probably not as much value as you might want.
Several additional methods to use to identify an antique doll include: Once an antique doll is properly identified, a popular method of finding its value is using a current antique doll price guide. Price guides provide the current market value of the doll and are usually given in price ranges.
What are the characteristics of an old doll?
There are different characteristics to consider. The material and features of the doll will give you a general sense of its worth. Older dolls from the 1800s to early 1900s are more valuable. They tend to have rooted and lifelike hair rather than painted hair and their clothes were often made from leather.
‘Vintage’ dolls manufactured anywhere from 90 to 40 years ago probably do have some monetary value, but really only if they are in their boxes and in impeccable condition. And probably not as much value as you might want.
Where can I find the price of a doll?
Price guides provide the current market value of the doll and are usually given in price ranges. A quick search on sites like Amazon results in dozens of doll price guides, including many for specific doll types or manufacturers.
