CREATING AND COLLECTING PAPER DOLLS
poinsettia Christmas paper doll (mixed media , napkin paper ,felt and fabric lace)Mexican disney inspired paper doll ( mixed media , tissue paper and metal button)little sparkle paper doll ( mixed media , rhinstone and tissue paper )Wendy red hair paper doll (mixed media , felt, card stock paper and tissue paper paper)duck in blue paper doll ( mixed media , felt , glass and napkin paper )Hawaiian paper doll ( mixed media , felt and scrape paper )origami Japanese baby doll ( mixed media , origami paper and wood)
CLUB GRACE PAPER DOLL
FROM THE ARCHIVE OF DOLL MAGAZINE
PAPER DOLL VALUES
New. Retail prices start at $5 to $13 and go up. Commercially manufactured sets usually have large print runs. Original artist sets have smaller runs, which evaporate quickly, and higher prices.Secondary market. Dealers and collectors might offer bargains. Learn how to negotiate.Vintage. Original paper doll books run $50 to $150. Reproductions serve as placeholders until originals are found.Antique. Antique paper dolls generally double the top vintage prices, depending on popularity, condition, completeness, and more. A “holy grail” begins at three figures and climbs.Best of the Best. Pristine, uncut sets in any category always bring top dollar.No scissors. Cut sets should be discounted at least 50 percent off the top price.Storage. Small-spaced efficiency in archival folders, boxes, and tubs is a huge plus. Seek out articles online for tips on how to store, repair, and preserve paper dolls.
