I want to thank you so much for all of your hard work. The restoration is wonderful. I do so appreciate your talent and technical knowledge.
- John - Kentucky
All of the before and after images are of actual items that we have repaired, restored and/or conserved.
Figurines and Dolls
She has a sweet face with gold, flowing hair. Her crystal blue eyes open and close. She was the doll your mother carried around as a girl. Figurines and dolls are often a cherished part of a young girl's life and generations of love can leave broken fingers, chips and cracks on those treasured collectibles.Figurines are molded or sculpted collectibles, often created in ceramic. Makers include Lladro and Hummel. Dolls are usually composed of porcelain, and in some cases only the head, hands and feet are porcelain with the bodies made of a different material.
Your dolls and figurines can be damaged through accidental cracking and breaking as a result of improper handling, shipping, storage or display. Wiebold Studio can repair and restore the figurines and dolls in your collection so that they may continue to be shared with the next generations of your family.
Please contact us with any questions regarding your specific statuette.
Preventative maintenance can help preserve your figurines and dolls. We offer these important
suggestions
for owners of these items.
Suggestions for Helping You Preserve Figurines and Dolls
- Display your dolls and figurines in a low-traffic area, as the vibrations from people walking may disrupt the stability of your items.
- When storing or moving your dolls place them in acid-free, lignin-free tissue and store them in acid-free cardboard boxes.
- Any box used for storage should be strong enough to support the weight of the objects inside and should have a secure bottom.
- The storage container should also be large enough to enclose the entire object.
- Objects should not be allowed to bump or fall against each other.
- Handle your items sparingly. Each time a piece is handled for cleaning or transport there is a greater risk of breakage through accidents and mishandling.
- Parts are missing or broken.
- Paint on your items is chipped and scratched.
- Your items have lost their original integrity due to dirt and other environmental exposures.