Price guide to Dorothy Wizard of Oz dolls. Dorothy was the star of both the Wizard of Oz books and the film. She was portrayed by Judy Garland. Many doll manufacturers made dolls in her image including Madame Alexander and Ideal Doll Company.
17 inch Judy Garland as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz bisque porcelain doll with original box
Sold for $150 at Baker’s Antiques and Auctions in 2018
A vintage Judy Garland as Dorothy doll made by the Ideal Doll Company. The composition doll wears a blue gingham dress and white blouse, marked on back of head “Ideal Doll/ Made in USA.” A Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939) hang tag is affixed to the doll’s wrist.
Sold for $1,750 at Julien’s Auctions in 2017
COMPOSITION PORTRAIT DOLL “JUDY GARLAND” AS DOROTHY FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ. Marks: Ideal Doll. 16”. Composition socket head, five-piece jointed body, brown sleep eyes, painted and applied lashes, open mouth, original human hair wig in braids, original blue check cotton dress, cotton slip and panty, white leatherette shoes. Commentary: Original 1939 doll with great color and crisp costume; professional retouch of facial composition.
Sold for $1,000 at Frasher’s Doll Auction in 2017
AMERICAN COMPOSITION CELEBRITY DOLL,JUDY GARLAND,BY IDEAL
16″ (41 cm.) Composition socket head,large brown sleep eyes,real lashes,painted lashes,dark eye shadow,feathered brows,open mouth,four teeth,brunette hair in braids,five piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent,eyes especially fine,two finger tips chipped on left hand. Marks: 16 Ideal Doll Made in USA (head) USA 16 (body). Comments: Ideal’s portrayal of Judy Garland,presented as Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” film of 1939. Value Points: rare doll in original condition with gleaming complexion,wearing original signature blue and white checkered Dorothy dress,undergarments,blue leatherette ankle boots.
Sold for $1,100 at Theriaults
