Antique French and German Bisque dolls are a very popular collectible that first appeared in the 1850's. Bisque dolls offered a more realistic skin tone to china dolls as their surfaces were matte as opposed to glossy. Most bisque dolls have large eyes, detailed clothing and delicate features such as painted eyebrows and eyelashes. Highly sought after manufacturers of bisque dolls include Kestner, Simon & Halbig, Jumeau, Bru and Gaultier. Check out the Rookwood pottery page and antique weather vanes as well.