Discover our rare antique Bahr & Proschild bisque head dolls, crafted in Ohrdruf, Germany between approximately 1895 and 1910. Bahr & Proschild produced highly refined bisque doll heads distinguished by their delicate complexions, expressive glass eyes, and meticulous detail. These DEP-marked pieces are among the most collectible of the German bisque doll tradition.
At Yana Lamar Gallery, each piece is not simply an object — it is a fragment of time. Unlike modern items, antique dolls were created in a different era, with different materials, techniques, and intentions. They were not designed for mass consumption, but carefully crafted to be held, cherished, and remembered.
The Bahr & Proschild collection at Yana Lamar Gallery presents a carefully selected group of antique bisque dolls produced by one of the lesser-known but historically significant German doll head manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Bahr & Proschild factory, based in Ohrdruf, Thuringia, produced bisque heads for both the German and export markets, supplying heads to various doll assemblers and manufacturers of the period.
Bahr & Proschild dolls are appreciated by collectors for their quality bisque, expressive faces, and the variety of mold types produced, including both classic child faces and character models. Their heads are found on a range of body types, and the factory’s output represents an important part of the broader Thuringian doll-making tradition.
Each Bahr & Proschild doll at Yana Lamar Gallery is individually selected and described with detailed condition notes, available markings, body information, and provenance where known.
Bahr & Proschild heads are typically marked with B & P or the full name, a mold number, size number, and often Germany or DEP on the back of the bisque head. Common mold numbers include the 204, 224, 239, 246, 273, and 277, among others. The bisque is generally smooth and well-finished with carefully painted features.
Bahr & Proschild was a German bisque doll head manufacturer based in Ohrdruf, Thuringia, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The factory produced bisque heads for the German and export markets, supplying heads to various doll assemblers and manufacturers of the period.
Bahr & Proschild heads are typically marked with B & P or the full name, a mold number, size number, and often Germany or DEP on the back of the bisque head. Common mold numbers include 204, 224, 239, 246, 273, and 277. Body markings and construction can also help establish the full attribution of a doll.
Bahr & Proschild dolls in the Yana Lamar Gallery collection date primarily from the 1880s through the 1910s, representing the peak period of Thuringian bisque doll head production in Germany.
Yes. Collectors are welcome to contact Yana Lamar Gallery to request additional photographs or clarification about markings, condition, body construction, eyes, wig, or any other details before making a purchase decision.
Browse the current selection of antique Bahr & Proschild bisque dolls at Yana Lamar Gallery and discover a piece from one of Thuringia’s dedicated bisque doll-making traditions.
