Spanish Dress Doll Appraisal

Porcelain Collector Doll in Flamenco-Style Attire

This item is a porcelain collector doll depicting a baby or young child with a lively expression, packaged within a cardboard box lined with tissue paper. The doll features a bisque porcelain head, evident from the smooth, matte finish and subtle blush on the cheeks and lips, characteristic of quality porcelain dolls. Her eyes are brown and appear to be fixed, with painted upper eyelashes, giving a sweet and innocent gaze. The doll has dark, curly hair, likely a synthetic material carefully styled and possibly glued to the head. A black, crocheted or knitted headpiece, possibly a bun cover or small hat, adorns the top of her head. The doll is dressed in a vibrant, flamenco-style outfit, predominantly white with large red polka dots. The dress features ruffles edged in black, with a layered skirt; the top layer is white with red polka dots, and a lower layer is red with white polka dots. A cluster of three red fabric roses with green leaves is affixed to the bodice or waist of the dress. The sleeves are puffed, and the garment appears to be made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or a synthetic blend, well-suited for a doll's attire. Visible also is a ruffled accessory, possibly a small fan or additional trim, wrapped in plastic bubble wrap, indicating it might be a separable accessory or for protection during transport. The doll appears to be in excellent, possibly new, condition, given its original packaging and lack of visible wear, damage, or repairs. The craftsmanship suggests a manufactured collectible doll, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, designed as a display piece rather than a play toy, as is common with porcelain collector dolls.