Bisque Head Doll With Original Clothing Appraisal

Bisque Head Doll with Original Clothing

This is a bisque-headed doll, likely dating from the mid-to-late 19th century rather than the 1800s specifically, as true bisque technology for dolls became prevalent later in the century. The doll features a pale, smooth bisque head with hand-painted facial features. She has bright blue inset or painted eyes, a small red mouth with delicately painted lips, and distinctive rosy pink blush applied to her cheeks, indicating a youthful or childlike appearance. Her hair is molded and painted in a light brown or blonde shade, swept back from her forehead. The bisque shoulder plate is integrated with the head, with a clearly defined neckline. Around the neck of the bisque, there's a painted collar design in white with gold and blue accents, suggesting a decorative element of her original attire. The body appears to be cloth, covered in what seems to be original or very early clothing. The visible parts of the clothing include a finely woven, burlap-like material in a natural, light beige tone, which is significantly frayed and shows signs of age and wear. A prominent red ribbon or band is tied or sewn horizontally across the chest area of the doll's clothing, just below the bisque shoulder plate. Over this ribbon, there is a delicate, open-weave lace or crocheted trim in a natural fiber color, possibly cotton or linen, which is also showing signs of age and fragility. The doll is noted to have its original clothing, including pantaloons underneath, and is missing the right shoe on its lower bisque legs (not visible in the image but noted in context). The visible condition suggests significant age with wear and tear on the textile components, consistent with an antique item. The bisque head itself appears to be in relatively good condition, with no immediately visible chips or cracks from the provided image, though a full assessment would require more angles.