Modern
Dolls
Modern Dolls
come in as many different shapes and sizes as antique dolls do. Many
are sculpted to depict a particular child, and others are modeled after
the antique dolls. With the large variety of materials available
to dollmakers today, modern dolls have become very easy to mass produce.
Many modern dolls were made to look like famous people such as the Dionne
Quintuplets, Princess Diana and the many characters depicted by Madame
Alexander. Modern dolls are made of many different types of materials
including porcelain, compo, plastic, and rubber. Because of the number
of dolls produced today, it takes great care to find a modern doll that
will be worth collecting years from now. When selecting a modern
doll to buy a number of things should be considered such as quality, number
produced, and artist. If you are collecting modern dolls, the most valuable
ones will be found at a reputable doll shop. By going to your local
doll shop, you may have the chance to meet the artist, and any time you
can get to know the person creating the doll, the piece becomes more meaningful
and valuable. Dolls sold at department stores are not going to be
ones that increase in value over the years. These dolls are fine
if you are not buying for an investment, but when you want your collection
to increase in value, buying limited editions and artist dolls are your
best bets. Quality is a big factor in the value of a modern doll.
The clothing should be made from quality fabrics, and should be sewn, not
glued onto the doll. Painting should be soft and life like
without harsh lines and colors. Look for dolls that are handmade
by a single artist or dolls that are signed and numbered limited editions.
An artist that is proud of his or her work will always sign it! Good
luck with your collecting.
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