Barbie Still Top Doll for Collectors 

On March 9, 1959, teenage fashion model Barbie Millicent Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin, made her debut at the American Toy Fair. Barbie quickly became one of the most recognizable dolls ever created, sought after by young girls and collectors alike. A recent sale of Barbie dolls by Apple Tree Auction Center of Newark, Ohio, included […]

Madame Alexander Doll

The Alexander Doll Company was founded in New York City in 1923 by Beatrice Alexander Behrman (1895–1990) and her three sisters. Beatrice trademarked the name Madame Alexander for her dolls in 1928—and started using the name for herself. Characters from the book Little Women were among the company’s first dolls (before 1933). Later dolls were […]

Madame Alexander Bend-Knee Walker Dolls

Q: I’m thinking of selling some of my Vintage Madam Alexander dolls. They are bend-knee walkers about 8 inches tall. Each doll is dressed in a costume from a different country and is in perfect condition. What are they worth?

A: The Alexander Doll Company was founded in New York City in 1923 by Beatrice Alexander Behrman (1895-1990). She trademarked the name ”Madame Alexander” in 1928 and began referring to herself as Madame Alexander. She sold the company in 1988. There were more changes in ownership. The company has been owned by Kahn Lucas since 2012. Your dolls are part of the International Dolls series. Bend-knee walker dolls were made from 1956 to 1964. Some doll’s retail prices this year were $23, $40, $65, and $84. There is a club for collectors, the Madame Alexander Doll Club. You may be able to learn more there.