Rocking Horse Doll Appraisal

Porcelain Collector Doll on Wooden Rocking Horse

This collectible vignette features a young boy porcelain doll resting his head atop a miniature wooden rocking horse. The doll is designed with an 'asleep' expression, featuring closed eyes with delicate eyelashes and hand-painted facial details including soft blushing on the cheeks and lips. He is dressed in a Western-themed outfit consisting of a red and white gingham checkered shirt, grey fabric overalls with fine pinstripes, and a wide-brimmed tan felt cowboy hat with chocolate brown trim and a silver-toned chin string. The doll's head, hands, and bare feet appear to be crafted from matte-finish bisque porcelain, while the body is likely soft-stuffed fabric to allow for the seated pose. The accompanying rocking horse is constructed of plain-finish stained wood with a simple, rustic design. It features a dark brown yarn mane and tail, adding a tactile element to the piece. The overall construction implies it is a decorative item rather than a toy, typical of the mass-produced porcelain collector dolls popular in the late 1980s through the 1990s. Condition appears good with no visible chips or cracks to the porcelain, though there is minor fraying on the yarn and slight dust accumulation on the felt hat. There are no immediate visible maker's marks or signatures, though typically such dolls had tags or neck stamps which are obscured here.