Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 25
- Auction sources
- 24
- Records with images
- 6
- Coverage
- 2002-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Mar 19, 2025
$225
Vtg Japanese Asian Female Geisha Doll In Case
Geisha doll is Vintage. Depicts a female figure in traditional Asian Kimono dress with intricate multi toned floral and geometric detail. Geisha doll includes windowed case with door. Case measures approximately 21 inches tall 12.5 inches wide 11 inches deep. Geisha doll, female Geisha doll, an Asian geisha doll, female figure, Asian arts and crafts, orientalia, orientalist, orientalism, geisha...
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Antique Arena Inc
Feb 1, 2025
$80
WWII ERA LARGE JAPANESE HAND MADE BRIDE GEISHA DOLL
A large Japanese Geisha doll, handmade in a factory during World War II. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite doll embodies the elegance and traditional beauty associated with iconic geisha figurines. The doll wears a carefully crafted bridal kimono with a large bow at the front, adorned with intricate patterns typical of traditional Japanese clothing. The porcelain face ...
View saleAntique Arena Inc
Jun 8, 2024
$100
WWII ERA LARGE JAPANESE HAND MADE BRIDE GEISHA DOLL
A large Japanese Geisha doll, handmade in a factory during World War II. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite doll embodies the elegance and traditional beauty associated with iconic geisha figurines. The doll wears a carefully crafted bridal kimono with a large bow at the front, adorned with intricate patterns typical of traditional Japanese clothing. The porcelain face ...
View saleHess Fine Art
Oct 12, 2024
$125
Vintage Japanese Hakata Geisha Doll Figurine From Donald Trump Post-Estate Mar-a-Lago Hess Fine Art
Described By: Dillon CNX [redacted phone] Title: Vintage Japanese Hakata Geisha Doll Figurine From Donald Trump Post-Estate Mar-a-Lago Description: Vintage Hakata Geisha Doll Figurine From Donald Trump Post-Estate Mar-a-Lago. This figurine is from the Marjorie Merriweather Post Estate. Approx. Dimensions or Size: 13-1/4 in w/ platform x 5-1/4 in w/ platform Condition: Preowned with light wear. ...
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Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug 14, 2023
A$100
A Mid Century Japanese Porcelain Maiko Geisha Doll in Glass Display Case
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug 14, 2023
A$140
A Large Mid Century Japanese Porcelain Maiko Geisha Doll in Glass Display Case
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Christie's
Oct 30, 2002
$182
A Japanese bisque character baby
with dark sleeping eyes, closed mouth, pierced nostrils, black hair wig, composition body and original silk jacket -81/4in. (21cm.) high, impressed with oriental characters and 16 (eye chip and slight hairline on left eye) ; a Japanese composition girl doll with inset glass eyes, hair wig and original kimono --131/2in. (34cm.) high ; and a composition Geisha with inset glass eyes, hair wig and ...
View saleClark's Auction Company
Apr 25, 2026
$330
Antique Japanese Soldier Doll with Glass Eyes, Russo-Japanese War Era (Early 20th Century)
Antique Japanese Soldier Doll with Glass Eyes - Russo-Japanese War Era (Early 20th Century). Antique Japanese military figure doll, depicting an Imperial Japanese Army soldier in Russo-Japanese War era uniform (circa [redacted phone]). The figure wears a period-style khaki uniform with cap, backpack, and field gear. The doll features a finely modeled face with inset glass eyes, hand-painted det...
View saleWealthier Art & Auction
Mar 26, 2021
$100
Japanese Vintage Geisha Doll W/Glass Case
View saleLawsons
Feb 12, 2026
A$100
Japanese geisha doll in display case (53 x 31 x 27cm)
Japanese geisha doll in display case (53 x 31 x 27cm)
View saleLawsons
May 15, 2025
A$90
A Japanese robed geisha doll in glass display box (H:64.5 x W:43.5 x D:37cm)
View saleAkiba Galleries
Feb 17, 2026
$50
Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Geisha Doll
Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Geisha Doll Mid to late 20th century, Japanese A vintage Japanese handcrafted Geisha doll. Features a beautiful red silk brocade kimono with silver and gilt metallic floral designs, traditional Japanese dress and accents. Encased in a clear acrylic box and affixed to a black wooden base.
View saleAlbion Antique Auction Centre
Nov 2, 2023
A$150
JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD NON-COMPOSITE OKIMONO OF A TOY SALESMAN WITH DOLLS, GLUE REPAIRS TO BASE, GEISHA DOLL AND DEMON DOLL, LOSSES TO RAT HAND, FOOT, GEISHA AND DEMON HANDS, AND MINOR CHIPS THROUGHOUT, APPROX. 14CM, ON CHINESE WOODEN STAND
JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD NON-COMPOSITE OKIMONO OF A TOY SALESMAN WITH DOLLS, GLUE REPAIRS TO BASE, GEISHA DOLL AND DEMON DOLL, LOSSES TO RAT HAND, FOOT, GEISHA AND DEMON HANDS, AND MINOR CHIPS THROUGHOUT, APPROX. 14CM, ON CHINESE WOODEN STAND
View saleClements
Sep 29, 2024
$50
41 PC JAPANESE GEISHA DOLL COLLECTION
Collection of 41 Japanese geisha dolls, cloth and wood construction with silk kimonos, along with 4 additional glass displays; largest 25"H most 12-15"H
View salePottle Auctions
Oct 12, 2025
A$50
Collection Of Dolls, Including Vintage Japanese Geisha Doll.
Collection Of Dolls, Including Vintage Japanese Geisha Doll.
View saleLeonard Joel
Nov 27, 2025
A$50
A JAPANESE GEISHA DOLL IN LACQUERED GLAZED CABINET H.53.5CM
A JAPANESE GEISHA DOLL IN LACQUERED GLAZED CABINET H.53.5CM
View saleClars Auctions
Dec 20, 2025
$100
A Japanese Geisha doll in a glass presentation case
View saleDana J. Tharp Auctions
Dec 5, 2020
$120
Japanese Geisha Doll in Glass and Lacquered Case
View saleSarasota Estate Auction
Mar 30, 2025
$125
Vintage Japanese Wedding Doll in Glass Display Box
View saleAntique Arena Inc
Jun 8, 2024
$90
WWII ERA FACTORY JAPANESE HAND MADE GEISHA DOLL
View saleAntique Arena Inc
Feb 1, 2025
$70
WWII ERA FACTORY JAPANESE HAND MADE GEISHA DOLL
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Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Jun 8, 2021
$475
Vintage Doll House Glass & Metal ware
Vintage Doll House Glass and Metal Ware includes: lamps, decanter / goblet sets and pieces, chandelier, seltzer bottle, candelabra, ships in bottles, pitchers, etc. 19th / 20th C. CONDITION: Generally good cond., one painted goblet broken and glued, one ball glove missing and one broken on candelabra.
View saleAustin Auction Gallery
May 2, 2026
$200
ENGLISH 2-STORY WOOD & GLASS STOREFRONT DOLL HOUSE
Rustic English wood and glass doll house, late 19th c./ early 20th c., gable roof, over rectangular frame, with hand-painted shingles and brick, Woodhorn Rd street sign, glass paneled windows and storefront reading E. Buglass, reverse open to two-tiered interior, with leafy wallpapered top floor, upper left window intact with fracture to glass pane, approx 23.25"h, 12.5"w, 10.25"d, 7.75lbs
View saleAustin Auction Gallery
Mar 28, 2026
$200
ENGLISH 2-STORY WOOD & GLASS STOREFRONT DOLL HOUSE
Rustic English wood and glass doll house, late 19th c./ early 20th c., gable roof, over rectangular frame, with hand-painted shingles and brick, Woodhorn Rd street sign, glass paneled windows and storefront reading E. Buglass, reverse open to two-tiered interior, with leafy wallpapered top floor, upper left window intact with fracture to glass pane, approx 23.25"h, 12.5"w, 10.25"d, 7.75lbs
View saleAsselmeier May Auctions
Apr 13, 2025
$130
Small Oak Doll Cabinet w/ Glass Door & Pressed Design, 9 x 5 x 16 in. (22.9 x 12.7 x 40.6 cm.)
Small Oak Doll Cabinet w/ Glass Door & Pressed Design, Small Oak Doll Cabinet w/ Glass Door & Pressed Design
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Key object facts
- Item Type
- ningyo doll
- Category
- Asian decorative arts
- Style
- Japanese doll art
- Material
- textile, composition or porcelain-like face, synthetic hair, wood base
- Technique
- hand-dressed display doll construction
- Origin
- Japan
- Era
- 1960-1999
- Motifs
- kimono, obi, long black hair, fan motif
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include form ningyo doll, material textile, composition or porcelain-like face, synthetic hair, wood base.
- A 14-inch Japanese-style decorative doll in formal kimono, with a white-painted face, long black hair, and a mounted display base. The construction appears to combine fabric costume elements with a posed figure intended for display, possibly housed in a glass case.
- This guide is currently supported by 30 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for ningyo doll.
- Textile, Composition Or Porcelain-like Face, Synthetic Hair, Wood Base examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $123.
- Japanese doll art style cues help separate this group from broader ningyo doll listings that often dilute market comps.
- Textile, Composition Or Porcelain-like Face, Synthetic Hair, Wood Base condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
- This page currently surfaces 30 hand-selected comparable records for Japanese doll art ningyo doll.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $90 to $120.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 24 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 30 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 24 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2002-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a Japanese doll art ningyo doll?
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What affects the value of a ningyo doll?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Japanese doll art ningyo doll?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $90 to $120, depending on condition and attribution.
Japanese Decorative Doll?
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