Sometimes all a doll needs is a simple professional doll repair to make it look great again. The value of a bisque doll is determined by the quality of the bisque head. Bisque socket head, painted features, blue eyes, upper eyeliner, tapered brows, closed. Beginning with identification and the features of both the antique and reproductions of the antique bisque dolls, caruso discusses doll repair, eye repair, wig care, making cloth bodies, doll costuming and accessories. Learn doll repair and restoration for yourself or career training utilizing. Antique bisque dolls at first had leather or cloth bodies, then composition bodies. Bisque doll repair archives professional doll repair. The glass eyes sparkle and are with great pupil alignment, and sleep well.
As an instructing studio, we teach beginning, intermediate and advanced students the fundamentals of porcelain. The definitive book on what collectors need to know about the care of the bisque dolls of french and german origin. However, you can also use the appearance of porcelain and bisque dolls to help identify if they are antique. Antique porcelain dolls restoration by grashe fine art restorers michael grashe own his dental degree and ph. Pair of antique german bisque doll legs with painted shoes. I know it was a sloppy, amateurish antique doll restoration, but it worked and the doll s arm is back together again and no longer. Antique french bisque dolls makers types marks values illustrated book. Wonderful cabinet sized 10 bisque shoulder head, character doll by ernst heubach in very good condition with some expert barely visible restoration by pauline porter. You will experience complete doll restoration for these dolls. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items.
Though both were made from porcelain, collectors refer to unglazed tinted dolls as bisque and shiny glazed dolls as china, while the term porcelain is often reserved for contemporary dolls. Offering fine antique dolls of french bisque, german bisque, china, papier mache. Sleeping brown glass, open mouth with 4 teeth, handmade real hair light brown wig, 1026 cm tall, hessian straw stuffed body with composition half arms and legs. The most important principle of doll restoration is to do nothing irreversible to dolls of historical value or vintage dolls. I undo a previous repair, add a new pair of glass eyes and restore her to good as new.
Bisque porcelain dolls restoration by grashe seattle and. Besides, you would be restoring beauty to the doll in order to retain its antique value. We also have a large selection of vintage doll clothing and accessories. The doll restoration seminars are to learn professional, museum quality doll restoration. If youre curious about the value of your antique dolls, our price guide may help you to. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a wonderful 2018 revised edition book on the techniques used in professional composition restoration and repair. Making original dolls of composition, bisque, and porcelain roth, charlene davis on. Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. How to repair composition dolls dolls, old dolls, fix doll hair. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors.
The doll s value is cut in half if there is a crack in the bisque. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He is all bisque with frozen legs, jointed only at the shoulders. Full doll repair career seminar 14 days this seminar covers composition dolls, hard plasticvinyl, china dolls and bisque dolls. Checking the manufacturers mark is the best way to identify the type and era of an antique doll. Antique french fashion bisque dolls types makers scarce book. Make offer lot of 5 bisque dolls frozen charlotte penny dolls japan 3. Get the best deals on antique bisque dolls when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. It is one of the best books i have ever read on this subject and very well worth the money. Lot of 3 original doll baby pattern books matha nelson thomas. The handbook of doll repair and restoration ebooks free. Her clothes are not original but were hand made by my mother. Stepbystep instructions provide doll owners with a simplified mastery of foolproof methods for quick repair and touchup jobs. Antique german bisque shoulder head doll restoration.
The doll was from a set of 100 created by french sculptor albert marque for the parisian couturier jeanne margainelacroix in 1916. From 1922 until 1955 they began producing their own dolls, first made of composition, later of hard plastic and vinyl. This price guide will be a valuable resource as you begin pricing your doll collection while you may not own one of the dolls on this list, the information provided may help shed light on how much to expect for your doll. Antique bisque dolls for sale bisque dolls are typically made of either partially or wholly bisque or bisque porcelain and are described by realistic, skinlike matte finish. Welcome to tender care doll clinic doll repair, composition dolls. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, california. Bisque dolls historical and repair seminar 5 days german and french doll repair. Based upon your doll s type, style, and state of disrepair, our respected expert will be able to offer you a fair and honest estimate. When i moved forward in my chair it squeaked here is a. Restoring composition dolls is an exciting new 2018 restoration and repair book. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls.
Bisque dolls are characterized by their realistic, skinlike matte finish. Lot of 10 assorted sized porcelain ceramic bisque doll. Scroll down to see are more before and after pictures of bisque and china dolls restored by joann. Plastic, vinyl, composition, bisque and celluloid are all covered how to remake cloth bodies, restore and replace wigs, reset eyes all these problems are solved, with easytofollow, stepbystep instructions and diagrams, as well as photographs. Repairing an antique doll is a task that may need some attention to detail and care, but ultimately, if you follow some basic guidelines and tips, it is not an impossible thing to do. He can give information, appraisals and advice on antique dolls. After watching my video there is a noise that sounds much like a fart, lol. Gigis dolls carries antique bisque dolls for sale in chicago, il from artists such as judy cuddy. Bisque or porcelain dolls are for antique doll collectors. You should take the time to check your dolls from time to time, especially if you own a. Shine a light through the bisque from the inside to determine the integrity of the head and whether or.
If youre lucky enough to own a vintage doll, discovering what its worth is probably an endeavor you wish to pursue. Doll repair and restoration is time and labor intensive, but is very rewarding. Limited editions and dolls made before the 1930s generally sell for loftier amounts because they. When you finally make the decision to have your antique doll repaired or restored, please make sure you consult a professional doll restoration expert, such as the resident artists at luel restoration studio.
The resulting volume is the first allencompassing study made of the unique, small children dolls and figures made entirely of bisque this book is primarily photos of dolls with supporting text of explanatory and historical facts. In the beginning reliable imported bisque doll heads from germany, put it on a body made from a usa company and assembled these into their own dolls. Beginning with identification and the features of both the antique and reproductions of the antique bisque dolls, caruso discusses doll repair, eye repair, wig care, making cloth bodies, doll costuming and. Beginning with identification and the features of both the antique and reproductions of the antique bisque dolls, caruso discusses doll repair, eye repair, wig care, making cloth bodies, doll. New listing tiny vintage 4 to 6 mm colbolt blue oval glass eyes for small bisque dolls.
This book is for the most part dedicated to bisque, parian, and china doll repair. Luel restoration studio bring your antiques and valuables. Hardcover verified purchase this is a super well written guide to bisque dolls packed full of information and restoration tips. If you are in doubt regarding the identification of your doll, contact a professional doll appraiser for an accurate opinion. They had their peak of popularity between 1860 and 1900 with french and german dolls. Her very pale bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate is perfect without damage or restoration and features very plump cheeks and throa. At forever young doll hospital, we specialize in restoring vintage and antique dolls while preserving as much of the dolls original character and features as possible. Bisque dolls, commonly but incorrectly usually referred to as porcelain dolls, were an innovation in the late 1860s. Feb 17, 2014 welcome to tender care doll clinic doll repair, composition dolls, doll repair supplies, doll repair books, doll restoration, doll repair pr. Deposit is needed for all seminars to book the time in advance and allow time to. Because you cant be naked under your clothes duration.
The handbook of doll repair and restoration was a first when it was published in 1979. If you attempt those repairs yourself, you must be very certain you understand the material you are working with and dont do more harm than good to your doll. It is not possible to bring a broken porcelain doll back to original. If youre curious about the value of your antique dolls, our price guide may help you to identify how much your dolls are actually worth. This doll belonged to my mother and the description from her doll book is as follows. Whether you want to take a doll repair seminar to restore your own dolls or as a full time occupation, forget me not dolls will give you handson, stepbystep instructions for becoming a doll restoration artist. Up to that time, dolls made of porcelain were all glazed commonly referred to as china dolls. Lot of 10 assorted sized porcelain ceramic doll hands. A price guide for your antique dolls the spruce crafts. But, if you have a vintage barbie thats a messno face paint, vinyl splits, hair in disarray and no original clothingthe doll likely has little value and makes a perfect candidate for noholdsbarred restoration, including treatments and repainting that cannot be. Today, most bisque dolls are made entirely of unglazed porcelain and are geared toward the highend or collector market.
A stepbystep guide to fashion doll restoration by eckert, aimee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Just in, dolls, shirley temple, madame alexander, froggy. Doll repair parts, doll repair supplies, doll wigs and doll eyes. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. When bisque dolls began appearing in france during the 1850s, their matte finish offered a trendy, realistic alternative to the glossy china dolls popular at the time. My dolls trousseau antique dolls, collecting, hand. Thomas johnson antique furniture restoration recommended for you. Reference, rarities restoration book by kiley ruwe shaw amazing new hot off the press book with 324 pages of amazing color pictures.
How to fix your composition doll start to finish youtube. As you could see in the video mistakes were made and thats ok. Several hundred porcelain doll heads, doll legs and doll arm styles to choose from as well as replacement doll wigs for sale. Looking back at my inspiration, a dress made by school girls for rose percy, i think they were driven to perfection by their instructors, used a very precise sewing machine or they were robots. Doll repair parts, doll wigs, doll eyes, doll clothes doll. A bisque doll or porcelain doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of bisque or biscuit porcelain. Whether you do it yourself or find a doll hospital with skilled technicians. Repairing your doll is an important decision and one that takes time to research to find the doll repair service that best fits your needs. I do not recommend anyone else for learning there are plenty out there advertising seminars, be sure to ask exactly what they guarantee you will finish in class. Lot of 10 assorted sized porcelain ceramic bisque doll hands. The first and only book on doll care and repair for collectors and antiques lovers. The first small dolls were made of all bisque, later dolls are made of hard plastic. Please dont roast me or call me an idiot in the comments below. Quality allbisque antique dolls continue to trend upward in price as.
Head is free of any hairlines, cracks, chips, or restoration. Gorgeous, pale bisque with expert and delicate painting of features, crisp and deep modeling of an absolutely gorgeous face, pleasant, subtle color. Repairs to this german child doll included invisible restoration of her the german firm of alt beck gottschalk is one that collectors look to in producing a smooth bisque quality head so it was well worth the familys effort to restore this doll head as a family heirloom, to be. Antique child offers full service doll repair and doll restoration, including bisque, china, composition, hard plastic and vinyl doll repair. This book covers the techniques needed to repair and restore broken, battered dolls, once someones pride and joy, to their original beauty. Jan 20, 2020 checking the manufacturers mark is the best way to identify the type and era of an antique doll. Composition dolls are a type of doll that originated in the 20th century and are. See doll restoration, antique dolls for sale, or items wanted for more information in these areas. Here us a 4 12 fumsup kewpielike doll he was manufactured between 19151920 by the british firm of hancock and sons as a lucky charm for british soldiers entering the war during ww1. Porcelain doll repair parts, supplies and doll wigs for modern and antique dolls. Unfortunately there is very little detailed information on repair of composition. Collecting antique dolls is a popular hobby that can be both enjoyable and used as an investment for the collector. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value.
If you are looking for a doll repair and restoration seminar, rubie is the only one i refer to because i know her work, her honestly and expertise. Contact gary sowatzka or check out garys tips for successful doll collecting. Renowned doll historian, collector, and author mildred seeley wrote her 20th book at the request of her husband and children. The large hand has a broken finger but it is a clean break and should easily glue back on.
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