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Many collectible antique dolls come in all shapes and sizes with some, like a frozen china doll, being less than two inches tall. It should be noted that a “frozen doll” is one that does not move at all. These and other collectible antique dolls are available and although their prices have risen recent years, there are still bargains to be found.
Pay Attention To Bisque Doll Details
Faces painted on bisque dolls can widely vary in quality and detail. Some may have a single brush stroke serving as eyebrows while better ones will have the paint feathered for a more natural look and the cheeks on a quality collectible antique doll will not look like a child got loose with mom’s lipstick.
Additional points to look for are the clothing as quality collectible antique dolls also came with original clothing and many of the outfits rivaled your dresses in quality, fit and prices. It isn’t unusual for an original dress to cost upwards of $500 in good condition. In fact, there are some people who own valued collectible antique doll clothing but the dolls are of inferior condition. They are focusing on the threads not the doll.
When you decide you want to collect antique dolls, be careful buying them without having the opportunity to look at them in detail. There are many minor factors to consider before you are able to judge its condition accurately, such as cracks along the hairline, the quality of the hand painting and more. Buying online rules out the option of you being able to touch and feel the doll and see any not-quite-visible blemishes that would affect its price.
Ann Marier has written many articles on family life and different
general health issues.
Her latest articles tell you all about acquiring different
"collectibles" for fun and investment.
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