Sequin Pierrot Clown Doll with Illustrated Tin Canister
Unknown / Generic Import • Decorative Porcelain and Cloth Clown Dolls
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
Estimated 1980s to 1990s
Condition
Good condition with minor dust accumulation and light aging to the fabric, but no major tears, missing sequins, or cracks visible on the porcelain parts.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Description
A decorative shelf-sitting clown doll featuring a hand-painted porcelain head with dark hair and dramatic facial makeup, wearing a matching yellow sequined jumpsuit, collar, and cap with red trim. The doll has white fabric hands posed near its mouth and wears sparkly red sequined shoes. It is displayed alongside a cylindrical tall metal tin container decorated with a vintage-style clown face graphic.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $25.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard souvenir or decorative gift shop edition, country of manufacture likely China
Model Number
Unknown
Toy Type
Cloth and porcelain-faced shelf-sitter doll with sequined outfit, approximately 12 inches tall
Toy Condition
Good condition with minor dust accumulation and light aging to the fabric, but no major tears, missing sequins, or cracks visible on the porcelain parts.
Packaging Condition
Fair to Good condition for the accompanying storage tin, showing minor surface wear, edge scuffs, and slight fading typical of vintage decorative metal containers.
Rarity & Significance
Common decorative novelty item. While popular among collectors of vintage clown memorabilia and shelf dolls, these were mass-produced for the gift shop and souvenir market and hold moderate niche nostalgic value.
Special Features
Includes the original matching tall cylindrical illustrated tin storage and display canister.
Notable Variations
Frequently found in various color combinations (e.g., blue, pink, red sequins) and with slight facial paint variations depending on the factory run.