Fergie Portrait Doll Appraisal

Franklin Mint 'The Fergie Doll' - Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York Portrait Doll

This is a vintage portrait doll produced by the Franklin Mint, depicting Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. The doll features a bisque porcelain head, torso, hands, and feet, with a soft-stuffed cloth body core for posing. It stands approximately 16 to 19 inches tall. The facial paint is highly detailed, featuring hand-painted brown eyes and a characteristic open-mouthed smile. Her hair is styled as a strawberry-blonde wig in long, feathered layers characteristic of late 1980s and early 1990s fashion. The outfit is a replica of a formal gown, consisting of a metallic gold and red patterned lace over-tunic with long sleeves, worn over bright pink satin slacks and a matching oversized pink satin bow at the waist. In terms of condition, the doll's hair appears somewhat frizzy and unkempt, suggesting it has been handled/displayed without a protective case. The fabrics show minor wrinkling. While no major porcelain cracks are visible, the overall presentation lacks original packaging and accessories (like a stand or jewelry), which affects the collectibility. This item likely dates to the late 1980s following her 1986 royal wedding, representing the high-production celebrity doll market of that era.