Porcelain Dolls

Whoever said dolls were just for kids had no idea what they were talking about. Today porcelain dolls are the second most collectable item in the collector's circuit. This is because both bisque and porcelain dolls are considered to be antique which makes them very valuable. Not only are they very valuable but they are very unique and beautiful, making them a stunning addition to your home. If you intend to collect these dolls you should always be on the lookout for any information regarding one for sale.

One of the reasons that porcelain dolls are so valuable is that each one was hand crafted and hand painted meaning that no two were ever made exactly the same. Each individual artist applied his own skills to capture the poses and subtle expressions that were unique to his personality which only served to increase their value to the latter day collector. Whenever a collector is examining a doll to ascertain its value not only is the maker taken into consideration, but the physical condition as any signs of damage can drastically reduce the value of the doll. How much each of the dolls is worth in a particular collection depends on several factors, first who made the doll and how old it is, second what condition the doll is in, the closer to perfect the more valuable it is likely to be. How many of the dolls were made also has an effect on the value as many were mass produced , but some such as holiday dolls were made in very limited numbers and the molds destroyed so no more could be made are very valuable to a collector.

Before you decide to jump in and start your own collection of porcelain dolls there are a few things you should know. Doll collecting can become addicting and it's not just for ladies either, some of the world's largest collectors are men. Either way you will need to have plenty of room as your collection is likely to grow very quickly. You might be better off to try and stick to one type of doll or a particular period in time to keep your collection from becoming too big. People who collect porcelain dolls are very competitive and you will need to attend many of the various doll shows and keep a sharp eye out for the dolls as they come on the market. You will most likely end up in several bidding wars to try and add some of the more rare dolls to your collection. You should also consider adding some of the new range of handmade dolls to your collection, while maybe not worth as much as a Heinrich Handiwerks doll they can still make a beautiful addition to your collection. If you would like to add some new and unique hand crafted porcelain dolls to your collection you need to look at the dolls at Yolis Dolls. Each doll in her collection is individually hand crafted and hand painted by the artist herself; she also sews the clothes they come with. Each doll is also adorned with its own handmade jewelry and comes with a real hair wig.