Doll Value

( See the opinions of various collectors and doll specialists regarding the value of rare and vintage Madame Alexander dolls.)

Madame Alexander dolls value varies from doll to doll. There are a lot of factors that need to be taken into account. Rarity, condition, and desirability are three conditions that determine the value.

If a doll is min condition it is more valuable than one that is discolored, damaged, crazing, mussed hair, or missing clothing, however if the doll is older these things can be overlooked. Limited released dolls can bring in large amounts of money, also. Early cloth dolls are very rare and can take thousands of dollars at an auction.

The most common flaw in a doll is that they have lost their shoes or socks, but replacements can be found. Some of the most sought after and rare dolls are the first year of production dolls. These include Ballerina, which was eight inches, Wendy Ann, with a rare cornflower blue tutu.

This Madame Alexander Doll`s value, mint and in its original box, is $800-1,400. Easter was another eight inch Wendy Ann doll. She has an organdy dress and carries a basket with chicken and a small tennis racket. If this doll is mint in the original box it is worth $700-$1000. Southern Belle was an eight inch Wendy Ann doll also.

She was dressed in a long white cotton gown with two rows of lace, with pink silk roses at the waist and on the hat. It is worth $800-$1,300 mint in the box. Little Edwardian was an Alexanderkin with a cotton dress and organdy sleeves. This doll is worth $850-$1,500 mint in the box.

Little Madaline was another Wendy Ann eight inch doll and was also know as an Alexanderkin. Mint in the original box, she is worth $900-$1,600. Victoria was made in 1954 and was part of the Me and My Shadow series.

She is eight inches and is dressed in a blue taffeta dress. Mint in the original box, she is worth $1,300-$2,400. Mary Louise from the Me and My Shadow series was another eight inch Wendy Ann doll. She was dressed in a Godey period costume and is worth $1,500-$2,400 mint in the original box.