Fairy Doll Appraisal

Vintage Bisque Porcelain Fairy Doll with Fabric Stand

This is a vintage bisque porcelain fairy doll, displayed on a unique fabric-covered stand. The doll features a bisque porcelain head, hands, and possibly legs, though the body is largely obscured by elaborate costuming. Her face is delicately painted with green eyes, light brown brows, and softly flushed cheeks, giving her a gentle expression. She has abundant, long, curly blonde hair, which appears to be made of synthetic fiber, styled with some wisps across her forehead and adorned with what looks like small floral or leafy embellishments and possibly a tiny gold-colored butterfly or jewel at the crown of her head. Her attire is multi-layered, consisting of various fabrics in shades of gray, light blue, cream, and possibly muted green. The sleeves appear to be ruffled or gathered, and the bodice is adorned with textural elements, possibly ruffled fabric or lace, giving it a somewhat whimsical and ethereal look, typical of fairy designs. She has delicate, sheer, iridescent wing-like structures attached to her back, suggesting her fairy identity. The doll is mounted on a tall, slender stand, which is entirely encased in strips of light blue and grey fabric that cascade downwards from where her waist would be, reaching the circular wooden base. This fabric covering gives the impression of a flowing gown or skirt. The wooden base is circular and covered with a ruffled cream-colored fabric. No manufacturer's marks or signatures are visible in the provided images. The overall condition appears to be good for a vintage item, with no obvious major damage to the porcelain or significant wear to the fabric, though exact integrity would require closer inspection. The style suggests it dates from the late 20th century, likely 1980s or 1990s, when such collectible dolls were popular. The craftsmanship, particularly of the facial features and coiffure, seems to be of decent quality, consistent with a mass-produced collectible doll of that era.