Vintage German dolls have great appeal and are popular among international doll collectors. Germany has been know for its doll production since the 1800's. They have exported attractive and unique dolls all over the world for many years. With such a long and varied history of doll production, collectors will never tire of seeking out new and interesting pieces for their collections. Many categories of dolls exist with fascinating individual pieces, and each individual doll has many interesting details in clothing and decoration to attract the attention of collectors.

Kestner, Dressel, Otto, Armand Marseille and Heubach are perhaps the most famous of porcelain, antique dolls to emanate from Germany over the years. The dolls' unique characteristics and often times production date-stamps make these kinds of dolls even more collectible. What's more, the sheer variety of dolls ensures ample fuel for the passion of collecting them.

A number of well-known artists helped create German antique dolls. for example, the Kewpie doll, a favorite among doll enthusiasts and general antique collectors was crafted by Rose O'Neal. She dedicated her time and talent to produce this admirable and exquisite design. This doll was made in Germany, though some were also manufactured in Japan and America as well.

German dolls come in a wide variety of styles, and the materials are varied as well. They can be found with various parts made of cloth, paper, wood, wax, and other uncommon materials. It is very interesting to see the historical trends that are followed in clothing and hairstyles.

German Bisque is another type of these antique dolls, which is the most commonly found variety and can be purchased with less effort. Only in rare cases are these hard to find, such as the dolls intended to resemble adults or teenagers. If you have a great interest in them, you can find these antique pieces in historic museums of Germany or in online virtual museums.

There are numerous online sources where you can easily find and buy German antique dolls at reasonable prices. They can be a great gift to children and grand-children, though some German doll fans believe they are best displayed as a decoration piece in a showcase to protect and preserve them for all your visitors to see and admire.