Identification of French bisque dolls is aided by the markings on both the heads and bodies. Although many markings are still unidentified, there are a number of markings that are distinctive of to either Jumeau, Bru, Steiner or other French doll makers. These markings also help distinguish French dolls from German dolls. For more information on identifying markings, see the books listed in Books and Reference Materials . Adding a good French doll to your collection is a major accomplishment.
French dolls are, as a rule, more valuable and harder to find than their German counterparts.