Do Madame Alexander dolls have any value?

Some vintage dolls are selling for $20,000. Yay, it’s yard sale and flea market season!

Are Madame Alexander dolls still produced?

Nearly a century of dollmaking and expertise ensure that our dolls are made to last, so you can cherish your doll for years to come. As we approach 100 years of quality toy making, the Madame Alexander Doll Company is still committed to creating better dolls and a kinder world, just as Madame Alexander envisioned.

What are the names of the Madame Alexander dolls?

Examples of “personality” composition dolls include Sonja Henie, Jane Withers, Juanita Quigley, the Dionne Quintuplets, and Margaret O’Brien. Hard-plastic Madame Alexander dolls: Madame Alexander made the transition from composition to hard-plastic dolls in 1948.

Can I sell my Madame Alexander dolls?

An important resale guideline, if your doll is not in its original packaging: “Cleaning is not recommended,” says Hunter. And if your vintage Madame Alexander’s comps are high, a pro can sell her for you quickly (standard offers tend to be 40 to 60 percent of the estimated resale value).

How can you tell if a doll is Madame Alexander?

Dolls have a mark on the back of their neck or at the base of their head that reads “Madame Alexander,” “Alexander,” “Alex,” or “Mme. Alexander.” The clothing also is often marked with a cloth label that typically reads “Madame Alexander, USA” and has the doll’s name.

Are old dolls worth anything?

Price: Around $200 to $300 each, if mint; $1,000 to $1,500 for full set mint and all original. In very good condition (missing some of the original outfits; some flaws and crazing), from $100 to $150 each. Comments: Dolls shown have original outfits but are lacking their pins.

Are all Madame Alexander dolls marked?

How do I identify my Madame Alexander doll?

What is the oldest Madame Alexander doll?

Madame Alexander created the first doll based on a licensed character – Scarlett O’Hara from the book and movie Gone with the Wind….Madame Alexander Doll Company.

Industry	Toys and dolls
Headquarters	New York , U.S.
Website	www.madamealexander.com

How much is an old doll worth?

What is the best way to sell a doll collection?

If you have this kind of doll, seek your local auction house, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook buying and selling groups, or Craigslist. WE ARE SEEKING ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE DOLLS, PRIOR TO 1960. PREFERABLY, WE SEEK DOLLS 100 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

What year were Madame Alexander dolls made?

1923
Madame Alexander Doll Company is an American manufacturer of collectible dolls, founded in 1923 by Beatrice Alexander in New York City. U.S. Madame Alexander created the first doll based on a licensed character – Scarlett O’Hara from the book and movie Gone with the Wind.

What was the most popular 1950s doll?

Raggedy Ann & Andy She remained a best-selling doll in the 1950s and 1960s.

How old does a doll have to be to be antique?

100 years old or more
Antique, Vintage or Modern Collectible Antique dolls are 100 years old or more. Notable dolls from the 50s are considered vintage.

How can you tell if a doll is vintage?

Most antique dolls will have a manufacturer’s mark on the back of the head, or on the base of the neck. If the doll doesn’t have a manufacturer’s mark anywhere and you still suspect that it could be antique, contact a professional doll appraiser for help.

How many Madame Alexander dolls were made?

21 million dolls
Alexander Doll Co., which has manufactured approximately 21 million dolls in 4,000 styles since 1923, helped put American dollmaking on the map.

How do you know if a doll is valuable?

Look for the Maker’s Mark If you can find the manufacturer mark, or maker’s mark, on your old doll, it will give you the most important information needed to identify the doll. Take a good photo of the mark or draw a copy of it to keep handy. Doll manufacturer marks are typically found on the back of the head or neck.

What do I do with my old dolls?

The obvious answer for any toy in good condition is donate it to a charity shop or charity for another child to enjoy – but I know from personal experience dolls quite often don’t make it out of a childhood in good enough condition to donate.