Category Archives: All-Bisque Dolls

Kewpie Dolls Do So Much More Than Stand At Attention: Action Kewpies

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Denise Van Patten

One of the many dolls I recently purchased at the Theriault’s Auction weekend in Naples, Florida, was this little action Kewpie doll. He is playing the mandolin and also leaning against some books, all created in bisque.  He was in … Continue reading →

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A Rare Kneeling All-Bisque Doll by Kestner Shows Off Her Beautiful Modeling

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Denise Van Patten

As many of you know, I have a collection of antique all-bisque dolls. One of my favorite things about antique all-bisque dolls is the truly vast variety of types. When I was transitioning from collecting only modern miniatures and miniature … Continue reading →

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Kestner 1880s All-Bisque Doll: Poetry in Miniature

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Denise Van Patten

Generally speaking, when it comes to antique dolls, I collect the French ones. But, there are a few exceptions. I have a real love of antique miniature, all-bisque and dollhouse dolls, and overall, I prefer the German all-bisque dolls to the French ones. … Continue reading →

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