Ashton Drake Doll Appraisal

Ashton-Drake Galleries Porcelain Collector Baby Doll

This item is a collectible baby doll, likely produced by the Ashton-Drake Galleries or a similar high-quality collectible doll manufacturer from the late 20th century, approximately the 1990s. The doll features a realistically sculpted head and hands made of matte-bisque porcelain with fine hand-painted details, including rosy cheeks and a wide, laughing mouth expression showing a detailed tongue and gums. The hair is a short, soft auburn synthetic fiber styled with a small white lace bow. The doll is approximately 12-14 inches in length. It is dressed in a teal or aqua velour one-piece hooded sleeper accented with a large white lace collar and white ribbon ties. A charming feature is the matching soft bunny-themed slippers on its feet. The hands remain in their original protective plastic bubble wrap, suggesting it has been kept in a 'Nearly New In Box' (NNIB) condition with minimal handling. There are no visible signs of porcelain crazing, staining on the fabric, or hair thinning. The craftsmanship is indicative of mass-produced artist-series dolls where fine attention is paid to emotive facial expressions.