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Collecting Antique Porcelain Dolls
There are so many things you can learn about antique porcelain dolls. There is a lot of history behind these toys which are collections for some people. The history of their seamstresses, manufactures, and creators are very interesting. Even how children played with antique porcelain dolls are worth reading about. The prices of antique porcelain dolls depend on their history.
Nowadays, antique porcelain dolls are quite expensive, that's why collectors only get what they think are worth their money. It seems like they are alright with a couple of antique porcelain dolls instead of getting the current fashion dolls.
However, a student would invest a lot of time and money to collect both. But there are still people who are drawn to collecting antique porcelain dolls because they want to know more about these toys.
Antique porcelain dolls were created before 1930. They could be bisque, papier mache, wax, wood, or china, but they are all categorized as antique porcelain dolls. All the composition of the dolls were said to be modern and as the years progress, they tend to show these through their costumes.
Dolls that were manufactured way before 1930 are also said to be antique porcelain dolls but it is hard to determine when exactly they were made because the clothing is not original. Unfortunately, the antique porcelain dolls that are manufactured today are not exactly authentic because these do not have the original wigs, clothing, undergarments and shoes.
The early antique porcelain dolls were made in the 1850s. These dolls represented the adults circa 17th and 18th century. Collectors search far and wild for these items. Most early antique porcelain dolls were manufactured in England. Craftsmen individually crafted and carved these dolls on wood. The features were painted. Costumes were added.
Collectors include the early antique porcelain dolls in their collection primarily because of their rarity. They are willing to invest in these – especially the “Queen Anne.” The Queen Anne is an early antique porcelain dolls version that was made during that time.
Wax dolls are also popular for collectors of antique porcelain dolls. The earlier, the better – just like for any material construction of antique porcelain dolls. Even the construction of these dolls are made into account. Wax dolls are a hit for collectors because of the intricacy of its creation. Take note that the wax dolls were owned by the wealthy.
They were made by pouring liquid into warm molds. The hair and the features were already set in the head. During that time, making wax dolls were for home-based businesses because of the dangers of actually making these.
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Collecting Asian Art: "Porcelain"
Porcelain is an integral thread of the fabric of Chinese culture. In the 14th century, while Europeans were still eating from low-fired earthenware or wooden dishes, the Chinese had developed the first underglazed porcelain. They were using cobalt, originally imported from Iran during the Yuan period (1279-1368 A.D.), to add exceptional shades of color, from pale blue to nearly black, to translucent white wares. As soon as Marco Polo brought back a few samples, the world couldn't―and still can't―get enough of it.
Copper is the other basic color of underglaze decoration. It delivers hues that range from the first muddy brown of the early Ming dynasty to the true red of the 18th century. "Peach bloom" or "unripened peach" is a greenish tinge produced when copper has oxidized.
Overglaze decoration was done in various kinds of enamels and called famille rose (a French expression meaning "pink family"). There is famille verte (green), famille noire (black), and famille jaune (yellow). Pieces with a black background enameled in famille rose or in combinations such as rose-verte (pink and green) was a late-17th-century innovation. It is generally agreed that overglaze enamel decoration reached its height in the 18th century.
The Japanese at this time were also developing porcelain, mostly in the form of ceremonial objects like the tea ceremony. The famous Satsuma porcelain you hear so much about was a 17th-century innovation, adopted from Korea and then greatly improved upon. By the Meiji period (1868- 1912) the Japanese had taken enameling to a new level. High fired and reflecting the Japanese characteristics of meticulousness, precision and definition, these porcelain paintings were highly conceptual. The art of Japanese enameled porcelains peaked between 1880 and 1920, whereas Chinese porcelain was at its best between 1710 and 1810.
In the last few years, particularly beautiful and particularly rare porcelains have become inordinately valuable. In March 2008, we sold a large Hongwu vase during Asia Week in New York City for $1.2 million. Fortunately, there is still a tremendous amount of beauty to be found in within an affordable price range. Slight flaws will bring the price way down, and yet the items are still very collectible and consistently appreciate in value.
Generally speaking, flaws on the glaze occur most frequently during firing. While several overglaze colors can theoretically be fired at the same time, more often than not they are fired separately. If gilded, the gold was the last to go on. It is the first to wear off.
When evaluating a particular piece of porcelain, start by viewing it as though it were perfect and determine what price perfection. (Access our online catalogs and the prices realized for each auction to use as a reliable price guide.) From there, adjudicate the flaws in the piece and judge the value in its current condition.
My own opinion is that very fine porcelain pieces with some damage or restoration are great buys today. A Ch'ien Lung bowl, for instance, in perfect condition would be out of the reach of most people. But if you find one with a small chip that was expertly repaired and the bowl would make a beautiful addition to your collection, buy it. They aren't making them like that anymore and the chances of it holding its value, even appreciating, is enormous.
As for copies, you can spot them fairly easily. The decoration is usually too carefully drawn. Since porcelain does not show a lot of wear, you will notice immediately if a piece looks like somebody has taken fine steel wool and scrubbed it, put it up on a buffing wheel or tried to tone it down with chemicals.
Japanese porcelain from the Meiji period and notably from the Kutani (nine rivers Nine Rivers?) region has never really been effectively reproduced; the repros that do exist are noticeably inferior. Also, few reproductions come out of Japan these days.
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For a complete discussion of Imperial Porcelain and Export Ware, Japanese Satsuma and other fine Asian porcelains, please see Collecting Asian Art, by I. M. Chait, due to be published late fall 2008. For more details please visit
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I'm looking to paint a porcelain tub from a beige to a bright white. What products r available & best to use?
dont bother painting your tub it will only come off in a few yrs. go to menards or home depot and get a tub liner that fits right over the tub . buy some caulk and seal it you now have a new tub
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