Papier-Mâché Doll

First made in the early nineteenth century, papier-mâché dolls were the first dolls that could be mass produced using molds. They were made primarily in France, Germany, and the United States. Most papier-mâché dolls have molded, painted hair and painted eyes.

Although they were once shunned by doll collectors, the value of papier-mache dolls has increased sharply because they are particularly rare. They are by nature of a delicate material and more than a century old, making them difficult to find in good condition. Papier-mâché dolls began an era of German domination of the doll market and most famous makers of papier-mâché dolls are German as well. However, some of the most valuable papier-mâché dolls are made by an American maker, Ludwig Greiner.

With most dolls beginning at $500 in value, it is difficult to find a cheap papier-mâché doll. This class of dolls is prized by hard-core collectors, and the more valuable models in pristine condition can fetch several thousand dollars.


                                                         

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