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RICHARD
He made it look easy. There was possibility. There was imaginative reach. And there was always joy. Those might have been descriptions of Richard Simmons’ work in the health and fitness world which made him world-famous throughout the 1980s and 1990s. But they are also spot-on descriptions of his extraordinary private collection of fine artist dolls and imaginative art.
Richard was always a collector. In his 1999 memoir, Still Hungry After All These Years , he wrote about this, noting that his father had collected cookbooks for many years, and mused that likely he had inherited the collecting gene from his father. Richard’s first collection was art glass, and his 1980s California home was filled with extraordinary art glass sculptures. Until January 1994, that is, when the Northridge earthquake “in just half a minute turned every piece of glass that I had into glitter! From glass to glitter!” Seeking to console him, a friend sent Richard a doll. But not just any doll. It was a one-of-akind art doll depicting a court jester, created by noted artist Gail Lackey. The doll was just the perfect symbol for
Richard Simmons who often whimsically referred to himself as a court jester. But, too, it was an omen. Seeking out the artist who had created this magical figure, Richard became fast friends with artist Gail Lackey who, over the next decade, created other one-of-a-kind art dolls for his collection. And then he met further collectors. There was Stephanie Blythe, Annie Wahl, Lisa Lichtenfels, Forest Rogers, Jamie Williamson, Marilyn Radzat, Jodi and Richard Creager, Maria Ahrens, Shelley Thornton and many more. Over the years, his impassioned quest to raise the doll form to a new status, an acceptance in the greater art world as figurative art, became very evident.
The art doll collection of Richard Simmons encapsulates that quest perfectly. Interviews with artists over the years relate the details of his one-of-a-kind commissions to create a very specific image or mood. Intrigued by Stephanie Blythe’s figure, The Kiss, for example, he commissioned an exquisite oneof-a-kind variation of that piece, depicting a Russian wedding couple. One-of-a-kind dolls depicting celebrity figures abound in this exquisite collection, perhaps highlighted by the renown portrait doll of Barbra Streisand created for him by Lisa Lichtenfels, unveiled
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in Chicago at the International Doll Art Show in 1995, and later even making a guest appearance with Simmons on the Late Show with David Letterman.
While each of the dolls in the Richard Simmons Private Collection of Art Dolls is one-of-a-kind, or one of an extremely limited-edition, the collection is all-embracing in its themes and in its style. Classic beauties stand alongside caricatures, youth is juxtaposed against the elderly, fantasy abounds as does spot-on portraiture, tiniest miniature works pose proudly next to grand figures. There are the church ladies, there are historical figures, there are dolls notable for exceptional costuming, and others with little costuming. Fittingly in his home, Richard displayed each doll separately, much as a museum might do, allowing its own special qualities to stand out, seeing the doll from all angles, and paying homage to the artist’s vision.
Richard Simmons was not simply a private collector, however. He was a grand spokesman for the art doll, much as he was a spokesman for health and fitness. An early patron of NIADA, he was a well-known figure at conventions and an important spokesman. During
the 1990s he appeared in many of the popular conferences and charity events promoting contemporary doll art, just as he welcomed artists to his California home, encouraging and inspiring their work. In the book, Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, she noted a quote by Simmons that “when you surround your environment with art, you think clearly, you’re less stressed, and more peaceful. I appreciate the discipline, the integrity and the talent of each individual artist”.
Throughout his collecting years, Richard was known for his generosity, not only in his support of artists, but also in sharing with others many of the pieces that he acquired. Yet, the very special, the pieces that meant most to him, not only for their artistry, but also for personal memories, were always the ones that he kept. According to his family, it was his wish that these works of art now be shared with others. The Private Art Doll Collection of Richard Simmons, encompassing more than 250 important pieces, will be presented at an exclusive one-owner auction by Theriault’s on Saturday, December 6, 2025. A certificate indicating that each doll was featured in the Richard Simmons Private Collection will accompany every lot. x
1. Pair of Smiling Japanese Girls
by Stephanie Cauley
17” (43 cm.) Posed upon original stand are two Japanese young girls, with heads of polymer clay, blue glass eyes, and wide smiling expressions, one with double row of teeth and the other a wide more hesitant smile showing only one row of teeth, black human hair in simple bob styles, cloth torso polymer clay arms and legs, wearing original lined kimonos with obi sashes and matching bags, pink bows. Posed on original stand. The dolls are incised “sLc” at back neck. Circa 2000. $400/500
2. Elf-Like Child Holding Little Doll by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
6” (15 cm.) Uniquely-sculpted figure of elf-like child with polymer clay head and hands, blue inset eyes, wispy red hair, cloth body, oversized feet designed for firm free-standing pose is wearing artist-made costume and is depicted dangling her own little doll from her left hand. The doll is lettered “Gail Lackey 95” on foot bottom. The American artist achieved NIADA membership in 1996. $300/400
3. Little Angel with Wings by NIADA
Artist Gail Lackey
7” (18 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay with very full cheeks and beaming smile, blue glass eyes, wispy red auburn hair, padded armature body, large feet designed to freely stand, and wearing artist made angel child costume of vintage lace and trim, and with attached wire-framed wings and halo. Gail Lackey, NIADA, OOAK, a similar little boy version of angel child is #60 of this book. $300/400
4. Young Girl with Bouquet of Flowers by Julie Fischer
16” (41 cm.) seated on chair. One-of-a-kind sculpted resin figure of young girl with slender face and throat having well defined hollows, blue glass side-glancing eyes in questioning manner, well accented eye shadow, brows and lashes, and beautifully painted lips, light brown hair with loosely woven coronet braid, padded armature body, resin lower arms and legs, and wearing her original white gown of antique fabrics with undergarments and ballet slippers and holding a bouquet of spring flowers, chair is included. The doll is signed in white ink “Julie Fischer” by the artist. American, 1990s. $300/400
by NIADA Artist Diane Keeler
14” (36 cm.) 16” with base. The slender-throated portrait of gentlefaced 18th century woman is formed of polymer clay with arms
posed folded across her waist, oval face with very realistically painted eyes enhanced by inset lashes and beautifully detailed shadowing and brows, gentle smile on closed lips, blonde mohair flowing curls, and wearing 18th century gown with exquisite lace collar and cuffs, cameo brooch. There is slight frailty to silk of skirt. The doll is ink signed “Diane Keeler 2001 122901”. The American artist achieved
5. Portrait of 18th Century Woman
6. Fantasy Child in Decorated Birth Egg
by Yvonne Flipse
5” (13 cm.) (excluding antennae). An egg-shaped base with beautifully painted flowers and the finger tips of a young child, is designed to appear as though the fantasy child with painted features and hair and with attached flexible antennae is just emerging; the figure is separately modeled. Dutch artist, Yvonne Flipse. $200/300
7. Portrait of Cathryn by NIADA Artist Diane Keeler
21” (53 cm.) including base. Gracefully posed, her head inclined gently to the side, and having wonderful defined facial, throat and shoulders of polymer clay, the lady has blue glass eyes enhanced by inserted lashes, tinted eye shadow, and beautifully-shaped lips, padded armature body with sculpted polymer clay hands with posed fingers and legs. Her blonde hair is arranged in ribbon threaded braids and she is wearing her original costume, and presented on original wooden base. There is slight wear to hair at back of head. The doll is ink-signed by the artist “Diane Keeler 1997 052799”. Diane Keeler, NIADA artist, 2001, this doll is noted in the artist’s records as “Cathryn”. $600/800
8. “Sunday Church Goers”
Original Work by NIADA Artist
Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) (including stand). Uniquely sculpted of polymer clay, depicting a kindly-faced elderly couple in caring pose with each other, the bald-headed man with his arm supporting the woman’s back, and she with fingers pointing out the path ahead, each with tiny glass eyes, white tufted hair, sculpted shoes, original costumes.. The dolls are posed on original stand which is ink-lettered by the artist “Sunday Church-Goers #089-9098 by Annie Wahl”. $300/400
9. “Lady Grey with Parasol” Original Work by NIADA Artist
Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) (including hat). Uniquely sculpted of polymer clay, depicting a proudfaced elderly lady, her head held in staunch pose, tiny glass eyes, white mohair wig, firmly padded body, polymer clay arms with hands posed to hold handbag and parasol, sculpted black shoes and painted black gloves, wearing original artist-made costume of grey silk, sculpted bonnet. The doll is posed on original stand which is inklettered by the artist “#15494 Lady in Grey with Parasol by Annie Wahl”. $300/400
10. “Shirley, I am Sweet”
Original Work by NIADA
Artist Annie Wahl
10” (25 cm.) Uniquely sculpted of polymer clay, depicting a gentle-face shy smiling elderly lady, tiny glass eyes, white mohair wig, firmly padded body, polymer clay arms with hands posed to hold handbags, and legs with sculpted white shoes, wearing original artist-made costume. The doll is posed on original stand which is ink-lettered by the artist “Shirley, I am Sweet, 10398, by Annie Wahl”. $300/400
11. Portrait Dolls of “Stella and Odelia Beal” Original Work by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) Depicted are two elderly sisters, Stella and Odelia Beal, according to the ink inscription on underside of base, sculpted of polymer clay, each with tiny glass eyes and well-defined gaunt features, kind expression, tendrils of greying hair, firmly-stuffed body, polymer clay arms and legs with painted shoes, right hand modeled to hold purse, and wearing matching Sunday best ensembles including flowered knit bonnets. The pair are mounted on original grout-finished wooden base which is ink lettered “Stella and Odelia Beal #183184-12 Annie Wahl”. By the NIADA artist, Annie Wahl.
$600/800
14. Portrait Doll of Angel Child with Feather Wings
and Fleecy Lamb
by Pat and Glen East
19” (48 cm.) including stand. A wistfulfaced child, sculpted of polymer clay with blue glass eyes and hand-painted features is posed standing on wooden platform, with long flowing blonde hair, widely-flared white feather angel wings, firmly-padded armature body, and polymer clay hands and bare feet; she is wearing delicate multitiered ruffled tulle gown and is gently cradling a baby lamb of paper mache with glass eyes, shaved face and lavish curly woolly fleeced body. The doll is incised “East Art Originals ‘97” at the back shoulderplate. 1997. $500/700
21. “Dancing With Rabbits” by NIADA Artist Stephanie Blythe
12” (30 cm.) (h. to wing tip). Posed upon a manzanita base designed to appear as ground cover, is a fairy lady in dancing pose with sculpted rabbit; the lady with bisque shoulderhead, arms and legs with bare feet, painted facial features, blonde wispy long curls, wearing fine aqua chiffon gown and attached hand-painted wings, and the sculpted rabbit posed on hind feet with hand-painted shaded painting. From the Fairies Series by the NIADA artist Stephanie Blythe, the original rabbit by Sylvia Mobley. $1200/1500
22. Figural Art “Marine Antoinette” by Stephanie Blythe, NIADA
6” (15 cm.) h. Emerging from a natural polished jade green seashell with natural white coral accent is a hip-up bisque figure of nude woman, her arms outstretched, and her hair arranged in the 18th century manner and composed of small pearlized trochus natural shells. There is a small repair at her upper right arm. By the NIADA 22
artist, Stephanie Blythe, the OOAK figural art is amusingly named “Marine Antoinette” by the artist. $600/800
23. The Russian Bride and Groom from The Kiss Series by NIADA
Stephanie Blythe
12” (30 cm.) The allporcelain pair, created of nine porcelain casts, depicting a couple in loving embrace have painted facial features, their eyes closed, his arms embracing her, she with intricately-arranged coiffure, and the couple in original elaborate historical costume. The series, The Kiss, inspired by Gustav Klimt’s painting, The Kiss, is wearing superb original costume depicting historical Russian nobility was specifically commissioned by Richard Simmons. Stephanie Blythe, OOAK. $1200/1500
19” (48 cm.) (including base). In ballet poses upon a wooden base are two smiling girls, of polymer clay
with glass inset eyes, painted features, open mouth double row of teeth, sculpted definition of ears, brunette wig enclosed in tulle coronet and matching tulle and ivory stretch knit ballet costumes, one girl
24. Ballerina Pair by Stephanie Cauley, OOAK
39. Pair of Victorian Era Dolls by Jamie Williamson, OOAK
18” (46 cm.) and 23”. Arranged on a wooden platform are two dolls, likely mother and daughter or two sisters, each of polymer clay head and limbs, bare feet, and with firmly-stuffed armature body, distinctive facial features on each, glass eyes, long flowing auburn hair, and costumed in lavish rose and coral gowns in the Victorian style. The dolls are attached to each other with hidden dowel at waist. Incised Williamson on back shoulderplate. American artist Jamie Williamson whose story
and dolls are documented in the book
Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, 2004.
$700/900
40. RedHaired Angel Child
by Julie Fischer
14” (36 cm.)
Seated upon a wooden two drawer cabinet is an angelwinged girl with hand-sculpted head of polymer clay tilted shyly to the side, painted brown eyes, closed mouth with gentle smile cloth torso and polymer clay arms and legs with bare feet, her hands clasped in front of torso, and her legs posed sitting, wearing white cotton vintage dress and with
white feathered wings. The doll is white ink lettered “Julie Fischer” on back shoulderplate. American artist, Julie Fischer, 2000. $300/400
41. Portrait of Moroccan Woman by Selter
18” (46 cm.) Hand-sculpted portrait of dignified woman with fine modeling of facial features and throat, painted brown eyes, black hair in tightly braided elaborate coiffure, padded armature body, sculpted arms and legs, bare feet, exquisitely arranged hands which are held upright lifting the veil from her face, artist costume including jewelry and posed standing on wooden base designed as stonework with overlaid tapestry, and with stoneware jar. The base is lettered “Selter” on side. Circa 2000. $500/700
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“The Heron Dancer” by NIADA Artists Jodi
and Richard Creager
17” (43 cm.) A young Japanese actor, one-piece hand-sculpted of polymer clay, is depicted in theatrical pose, balancing on one foot and his arms outstretched as though about to fly, painted black hair, narrow inset eyes, superb painting of complexion and facial features, is wearing white cotton suit with wrapped sash, black stockings, sandals, and with attached
stiffened silk twill “feathered” wings; included is mask of crane head, designed to complete the theatrical costume, and mounted on wooden platform. American NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, late 1990s, OOAK. The artists titled the work “The Heron Dancer”. $1400/1800
43. Bisque “Aurora” by
Alexandra Kukinova
17” (43 cm.) Allbisque slender figure of ballerina is posed en point, her head on elongated slender throat is turned elegantly to the side, painted facial features, heavily-lidded eyes, auburn mohair wig in topknot with shaded feather ornament, arms held in front of torso with one pointing finger, and wearing original ballerina costume of silk, mesh viscose, and with antiquarian feathers, and with special custom made ballet shoes, posed on original stand with original label of Alexandra. Russian, Alexandra Kukinova, of Alexandra, the portrait doll titled Aurora by the artist, likely depicts Princess Autota from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty, and was made in a limited edition of ten, early 2000s. $700/900
44. Miniature Fairy with Blossom Branch by NIADA Artist Forest Rogers
7” (18 cm.) (to tip of wing). Hand-sculpted one-piece figure seated posed on tree branch, holding a branch with tiny blossoms in her outstretched hands, her slender head slightly tilted and her graceful body lightly draped in sheer gauze, painted features, long flowing hair, and attached sculpted and painted angel wings, posed on base with textured ground cover. Gold lettered on base “F2009”. American NIADA artist, Forest Rogers, 2009. $300/400
45. Sculpted Theatrical Lady with Wire-Framed Skirt by NIADA Artist Natalia Pobedina
16” (41 cm.) Handsculpted clay figure of slenderbodied woman posed with arms outstretched in theatrical pose, painted complexion and facial features, elaborately arranged mohair coiffure with beading and feathers, and with elaborate hand-sewn costume of vintage materials, posed on original base which is signed “Pobedina N 2001” and with original medallion. Russian, Natalia Pobedina, who describes her work as “dressed sculptures”, the doll is OOAK, 2001. $700/900
46. “Carnival Night” by Alexandra Kukinova, OOAK
17” (43 cm.) Bisque head portraying elegant lady. her proud slender face turned to the side in slightly haughty manner, glass inset eyes, highly dramatically hand-painted face, heavily-lidded eyes, firmly-standing armature body, bisque hands and legs in elegant pose. feet posed en pointe, wearing gown of antique
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black lace with sequin appliques over silk underdress, matching lace gloves and lace coiffe over elaborately braided coiffure
The underside of stand has original label “Alexandra”. Russian, Alexandra Kukinova, the doll was presented in the Carnival-Theatrical Series as “Carnival Night”, early 2000s and is OOAK. $800/1000
47. “Stella” by NIADA
Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
17” (43 cm.) Figural art of paper clay/wood composite depicting lean-limbed modernist woman standing on base, sculpted textured hair in two clusters, painted facial features highlighted by downcast eyes, sculpted and painted costume highlighted by hollow billowing skirt, painted sculpted shoes, and holding a decorative hat pin designed to appear as parasol. The underside
is script lettered “Stella 2003 One of a Kind Uwe Haukenfrers Jurgen Peper” and signed by both, and also signed on inside of hollow skirt. The German artists corroborated on their works, notably reminiscent of the works of Lewis Carroll, according to the book, NIADA Art Doll, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, p. 409. Stella was created in 2003, OOAK.
$700/900
48. Acrobat by NIADA
Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
15” (38 cm.) (including base). Figural art
of paper clay/wood composite depicting acrobat seated in leaning forward poise, clasping an arched pendulum, wispy blonde mohair wig under sculpted tall pointed hat, painted facial features, large brown eyes, tinted costume and tights The underside is ink lettered J.H.& J.P. 1999 “One-of-a-kind”. The German artists, Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper corroborated on their works, and are in the book, NIADA Art Doll, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, p. 409. $600/800
49. Figural Art with Hand-Painted
Historical Gown and Unique Base by Tamar Kvesitadze
23” (58 cm.) Posed upon a wooden platform is a uniquely characterized woman, her upper torso, head and arms of sculpting clay with detailed sculpted short curls and facial features, heavily-lidded eyes glancing to the side and a tiny chin accentuating her very plump cheeks, modeled bosom and outstretched hands, with pointing on right hand in an authoritation manner; and with hollow heavy paper mache skirt which is richly hand-painted all around with numerable persons
depicting various monarchial, warrior and saintly scenes. Clustered on the base are tiny wooden buildings depicting a small village with churches, stores, homes and official buildings. The underside of base is lettered “One of a Kind Tamar Kvesitadze”. Georgian artist, Tamar Kvesitadze, 1990s, notable in the art world for her paintings, sculptures and kinetic doll forms. $1200/1500
50. Four Queens by NIADA
Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) -14”. Each is of polymer sculpted clay with uniquely modeled facial and body features on each doll, each with highly characterized features, small glass eyes, padded cloth torso, and sculpted hands and feet with sculpted and painted shoes.
Each is wearing unique costume designed to represent the four queens in a deck of cards, with printed cards around the skirt hems, paper crowns with cutwork, and each carrying sceptre. Each on original wooden base of which two are ink-signed, as follows: “#13599 The Queen of Spades by Annie Wahl”; “13399 The Queen of Diamonds by Annie
Wahl”. American NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, who has indicated that the set was designed to represent herself and her three sisters. $1500/1800
51. Butterfly Man by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) h. to wing tip). Sculpted polymer clay figure of balding older man with butterfly antennae from head crown, kindly smile, small bright blue eyes, tufts of brunette unruly hair at each ear, with padded tunic designed as a butterfly torso, polymer clay hands, legs and bare feet, and with attached hand-painted butterfly wings, on wooden platform. There is a small patch on big toe. American, Annie Wahl, early 2000s from a series of elderly butterfly figural dolls.
52. Butterfly Man with Very Colorful Wings by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) h. to wing tip). Sculpted polymer clay figure of older man with butterfly antennae from head crown, gently tilted head, small bright blue eyes, crown of white mohair unruly curls at crown, with padded tunic designed as a butterfly torso and decorated with beading, polymer clay hands held in front, legs and bare feet, and with attached dramatically hand-painted butterfly wings, on wooden platform. American, Annie Wahl, early 2000s from a series of elderly butterfly figural dolls. $500/600
53. Seated Child with Bluebird by Cynthia Malbon, OOAK
10” (25 cm.) h. seated. Hand-sculpted polymer clay child is posed seated, her head to the side gazing at the blue bird she is holding in her extended right hand, blue glass inset eyes, beautifully hand-painted features, firmly-stuffed cloth torso, polymer clay arms and legs, wearing original pale blue dress of vintage embroidered fabric and lace, with bird and little bucket of seed. Cynthia Malbon, early 2000s, OOAK. $400/500
54. “Angel’s Watch” by Cynthia Malbon, OOAK
9 ½” (24 cm.) toddler, 11” angel (seated). Hand-sculpted polymer clay, depicting two seated dolls, one with long blonde mohair wig, glass eyes, and angel feather wings, and the other a toddler child with expressively-sculpted fingers and curled toes, blue glass eyes, well-rendered details of face and body lines and dimples, blonde short mohair curls, artist made gold satin romper suit with lace trim, and tiny pearl buttons, Cynthia Malbon, early 2000s, OOAK, the set was titled “Angel’s Watch” by the artist and was the winner of a DOTY award. $600/800
55. Young Sisters Seated on Bench by Joan Blackwood
17” (43 cm.) Sculpted of polymer clay, the pair of children have blue glass eyes, hand-painted features, soft curly hair, firm cloth bodies, expressively posed hands, and are wearing
matching costumes of sheer nylon organdy with pink embroidery and smocking, and with undergarments, stockings, shoes and white wicker baskets, seated on wooden bench (included). Joan Blackwood, early 2000s. $300/400
56. Red-Haired Woman with Embroidered Butterfly Gown
23” (58 cm.) seated). The seated woman, hand-
sculpted of polymer clay, has long flowing red hair, and is wearing original artist-made loosely draped gauzy gown with elaborately embroidered colorful butterfly on the bodice.
Circa 2000.
$500/700
57. HandPainted Wooden Angel by Joanne Smith
16” (41 cm.)
One-piece carved wooden pillar with rounded head and curved definition of torso is hand-painted in delicately shaded pastel colors, the head with defined facial features, and the column with cherubic scenes, with attached wire-framed stiffened canvas angel wings 56
having hand-painted detail. Signed on back of column “Joanne Smith #662, 1996”. $600/800
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Hand-Painted Wooden Angel with Horn by
Joanne Smith
16” (41 cm.) One-piece carved wooden pillar with rounded head and curved definition of torso is
hand-painted in delicately shaded pastel colors, the head with defined facial features, and the column depicting a horn being held by her and with various cherubic scenes, with attached wire-framed stiffened canvas angel wings having hand-painted detail. Signed on back of column “Joanne Smith #658, 1996”. $600/800
59. Madame with Carnival Mask by NIADA Artist
Gail Lackey
15” (38 cm.) (including base). Hand-sculpted of polymer clay, with very distinctive features including pronounced aristocratic nose, tiny squinting eyes, wiry red auburn hair in wide wing curls and sprinkled with tiny beads, padded armature body, polymer
clay limbs, and wearing lavish ball gown of vintage lace and bead work, wide ruffled collar, and holding a fancily-decorated mask. Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, from her Madame and Marquis series, circa 2000, OOAK. The doll is featured in a photograph in the book, Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, page 139, depicting Richard Simmons with his private collection of Gail Lackey dolls. $1100/1300
60. Little Angel with Wings by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
7” (18 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay
with very full cheeks and beaming smile, blue glass eyes, wispy red auburn hair, padded armature body, large feet designed to freely stand, and wearing artist made angel child costume of vintage lace and trim, and with attached wire-framed wings and halo. Gail Lackey, NIADA, OOAK, a similar little girl version of angel child is #3 of this book. $300/400
61. Standing Atop the Moon by NIADA
Artist Gail Lackey, OOAK
17” (43 cm.) h. Arranged on an embossed metal frame with velvet brocade base is a moon face sculpted of polymer clay, with well-defined facial wrinkles and blue glass eyes, upon which is balanced an elf-like figure in festival costume and cap of velvet and silk fringe. Artist signed on underside “Gail Lackey 2003”. Gail Lackey, NIADA, 2003, OOAK. The doll is featured in a photograph in the book, Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, page 139, depicting Richard Simmons with his private collection of Gail Lackey dolls. $1100/1300
62. Portrait Doll of A.Gippius
by Alexandra Kukinova of Alexandra
24” (61 cm.) l. of doll. Bisque portrait of the celebrated Russian poet, Zinaida Gippius (18691945), posed in relaxed lounging manner, her bisque head with painted facial features turned to the side, richly-shaded brown eyes, auburn mohair wig in stylized manner, padded armature body, bisque hands and legs, and wearing stylized black velvet and silk
costume with ruffled crepe jabot and cuffs, and carrying lorgnette custom jeweler-made for this doll, with original base. Russian, Alexandra Kukinova, circa 2005. $1100/1300
63. Portrait Figure of Barbra Streisand by NIADA Artist Lisa Lichtenfels
28” (71 cm.) doll. 30” with stand). Posed upon original stand
is portrait figure of American singer/ actress Barbra Streisand, having padded metal armature form covered with nylon fabric skin, with stitch-sculpting and delicately painted facial features, detailed fingers and nails, flowing blonde hair, and wearing black satin evening dress, heels, and pearl studded necklace. NIADA artist Lichtenfels, 1995, the portrait figure, especially commissioned by Richard Simmons, was unveiled at the International Doll Show in Chicago in 1995. $2500/3500
64. Lady with Prismatic Glass Throne by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
17” (43 cm.) Entirely hand-sculpted one-piece doll of polymer clay, the singularly slender lady is posed seated on metal-framed chair with panels of prismatic glass, with long blonde straight flowing hair, piercing pale blue eyes with rich painting of eye shadow and outline, full lips, and wearing very elegant gown of antique tulle and lace, with fitted bodice and trimmed with garlands of pearls and beading. The doll is signed “Gail Lackey 1994”. Excellent condition, one finger repaired. Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, 1994.
OOAK, The doll is featured in a photograph in the book, Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, page 139, depicting Richard Simmons with his private collection of Gail Lackey dolls. $1100/1400
65. Mermaid with Gilt
Fish Tail by NIADA Artist
Gail Lackey
14” (36 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay, the slender-bodied figure has heavily-lidded blue glass eyes with rich eye shading, very full loosely textured brunette hair with beaded decorations, arms modeled crossed across bosom, firmlysculpted fish tail with sparkly gilt metallic finish and curly tips, mounted on gilded stand. The mermaid is signed “Gail Lackey 2005”. By the NIADA artist Gail Lackey, OOAK. $800/1000
66. Princess Seated on Jewel Box Chair by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
9” (23 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay with pale blue eyes enhanced by dark eye shadow, fretful expression, long blonde flowing mohair curls with rhinestone accented tiara, firmly-padded armature torso and upper limbs, polymer clay lower arms and long slender legs gracefully crossed at the ankles, with original artist costume of antique tulle and silk richly encrusted with sequins and beading, and posed seated on padded interior of antique gilt metal jewelry box. NIADA artist Gail Lackey, late 1990s, OOAK. The doll is featured in a photograph in the book, Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, page 139, depicting Richard Simmons with his private collection of Gail Lackey dolls. $700/900
67. Three Sisters on Chair
by Julie Fischer
26” (66 cm.) h. seated, 18”w. chair). Three young girls, hand-sculpted of polymer clay are seated
on an upholstered chair, the larger doll with brown glass eyes is holding the sleepeyed baby, and the younger blue-eyed sister is gazing tenderly at her older sister, each with brunette mohair flowing hair, padded body, and polymer arms and legs with bare feet, wearing costumes in the vintage manner. Each doll is signed by the artist in white ink “Julie Fischer”. American, Julie Fischer, 1990s.
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68. Sleeping Baby in Basket with Purple Flowers, OOAK
by Mayra Garza
8” (20 cm.) The sleeping baby, hand-sculpted of polymer clay is posed lying on back, legs realistically folded over each, and arms resting on stomach, most subtle layers of soft blushing overall body enhance the features, pale wispy hair, posed in artist-made basket with ruffled netting and accented with silk purple flowers. The doll is incised “Myra 530”. Mayra Garza, early 2000s, the artist has won many awards for her OOAK dolls. $400/500
69. Sleeping Baby in Bird’s Nest
8” (20 cm.) The sleeping baby, hand-sculpted of polymer clay is posed lying on back, swivel head and jointed arms and legs, delicately tinted complexion, pale auburn wispy hair, posed in artistmade bird’s next of small twigs decorated with little berries. Early 2000s.
$400/500
70. “The Gossips” by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
17” (43 cm.)
Posed upon a groutcovered base to suggest a sidewalk are three elderly women, each hand-sculpted of polymer clay, each with distinctive facial features and posed to suggest a juicy bit of gossip is being shared, glass eyes, mohair wigs, firmly-padded armature torso and polymer clay limbs, each uniquely hand sculpted to hold an object or to put hand to
mouth or ear in the gossiping manner, each with original artist-made costume and bonnet, two with painted shoes. The underbase is lettered “3061 8788-89 The Gossips by Annie Wahl”. By the NIADA Artist Annie Wahl. $900/1200
71. “Dreaming Albert” by Lorrie Crandall
13” (33 cm.) seated. Hand-sculpted polymer clay head, hands and shoes, depicts an elderly man with deeply incised gnarly wrinkles, brown glass eyes, bushy white mohair hair, brows and moustache, firmly-padded armature body, and wearing artist-made costume, posed seated on wooden-framed arm chair reading a book. Incised on back “Crandall 2001”. American artist Lorrie Crandall, who presented the figure with the title “Dreaming Albert”, in suggestion of Einstein, 2001. $500/700
72. “The Lily of the West” by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
10” (25 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay, the elegant elderly woman is posed seated, with deeply-defined gaunt features on her smiling face, tiny glass eyes, white mohair upswept coiffure with hair decorations, firmly-padded armature torso, polymer clay arms and legs, very ample bosom, sculpted shoulder-length white evening gloves, and wearing elegant low-cut evening gown. The base is lettered “#14599 “Was the Lily of the West by Annie Wahl”. By the NIADA artist Annie Wahl, OOAK, 1999. $400/600
73. “Belle of the Ball in Black” by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Hand-sculpted shoulderhead of polymer clay, portraying a widely-smiling old woman with well defined cleavage and posed arms, tiny glass eyes, broad beaming smile with sculpted teeth, white mohair upswept coiffure, firmly-padded lower torso, polymer clay legs with painted shoes, and wearing elegant strapless evening gown with leather bodice and tulle/satin skirt, shoulder-length black kid gloves. The wooden base is hand-lettered “#16599 Belle of the Ball in Black” by Annie Wahl”. Annie Wahl, NIADA artist, 1999, OOAK. $500/700
74. Saxophone Player by NIADA Artist, Annie Wahl
9” (23 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base is handsculpted polymer clay of brown-complexioned nun with saxophone held to her mouth and left hand extended upward with pointing finger, welldetailed facial modeling including closed mouth, firmly-padded armature body, polymer clay hands and feet with sculpted shoes, and artist-made nun’s habit. The underside is hand-lettered “Mary 102193 #67396 Saxophone Player by Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, 1993, OOAK. $400/500
75. “Grand Mum” by NIADA Artist
Annie Wahl
13” (33 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay,
portraying a kindly older woman with tiny blue glass eyes, wide smiling expression with teeth, white mohair hair in soft curls under attached stiffened woven blue bonnet with netting and blue flowers, firm padded armature body, polymer sculpted hands (one upraised in greeting, one clasped with bouquet of flowers) and legs with painted blue shoes, artist- made blue silk dress and cost with pearl necklace, earrings and brooch and with blue handbag. The base is handlettered “#9138 Grand Mum by Annie Wahl”, likely depicting the Queen Mother of England. By NIADA artist Annie Wahl, OOAK. $400/500
77. Mermaid
“For Richard” by NIADA Artist Forest Rogers
23” (58 cm.) Hand-sculpted very slender angular woman as mermaid has delicately painted tendrils of hair around her forehead and pate with metallic vines and seaweeds, enamel downcast heavily-lidded eyes, slender throat, well-defined upper torso and arms extended in protective manner, mermaid sculpted and painted fish tail terminating in swirling seaweed and posed on detachable painted wooden base. One finger is repaired. The base is signed “Forest Rogers 2003” and the bottom of figure is signed “Forest Rogers 2003” and the inscription “For Richard”. American NIADA artist, Forest Rogers, 2003, OOAK. $1200/1500
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78. Sculpted Fantastical Figure of Woman with Tattooed Details by Irina Goryunova
22” (56 cm.) Posed standing on original wooden base is sculpted slender-bodied woman with elongated throat and torso resting upon a wooden block lower torso and legs hidden under costume, light brown painted complexion with dramatically-painted facial features with rich eye shadow, painted tattoos on face and torso, painted gold skull cap with decorative accents which match the faux-jeweled medallion on front of skirt, unusual wrapped coiffure curls at top of head and extended from back of head, medallion crown, gold-painted hands, original costume and accessories. Russian artist Irina Goryunova, circa 2000. $700/900
79. “Eve” by NIADA Artist E.J. Taylor, OOAK
22” (56 cm.) Figural sculpture of amber-complexioned lady formed of paper clay and posed standing on wooden base, her head proudly turned to the side and her hands expressively posed, covered with fitted hand-stitched silk gloves. Hand-painted facial features include downcast eyes with heavy lids with shading repeated at lips and cheeks, sculpted ears, black silk hair drawn into chignon at the back and decorated with silk rose buds and wearing very elegant silk gown and robe and with fitted blue stockings and grey heels. Depicted in an article “Dolls that Speak Their Own Language” in a 2021 article in Daily Doll News https://dailydoll.news/en/2021/08/11/kuklygovoryashhie-na-svoem-yazyke/, identified as Eve. $1200/1600
80. Pair, Sisters by Stephanie Cauley
15” (38 cm.) Twin sisters, each hand-sculpted of polymer clay with blue glass inset eyes, painted features, one with closed mouth, one with open mouth with teeth, each with wispy blonde hair, padded cloth torso, polymer clay arms and legs, and wearing matching costumes except for color variations. The dolls are incised “sLc” at back neck. American artist, Stephanie Cauley, circa 2000. $300/400
81. Young Boy with Fairy Wings by Cynthia Malbon, OOAK
13” (33 cm.) Cast of polymer clay, the young toddler is posed standing, his head tilted to the side in a pensive manner, blue glass eyes, very fine hand-sculpting and painting of facial features, wispy blonde mohair wig, with grape leaves garland around waist, blue textured hand-painted
wings attached to back torso and posed on stonetextured weighted base. Cynthia Malbon, OOAK, early 2000s.
$400/500
82. Young Girl with Candy Container Toy by Jamie Williamson, OOAK
21” (53 cm.) seated. Posed seated in relaxed manner on wooden chair (included) is young girl holding her candy container toy, the doll with polymer clay head and limbs, bare feet, and wth firmlystuffed armature body, glass eyes, soft casually curled auburn hair, and costumed in green silk dress with floral and lace trim. Incised J. Williamson on back shoulderplate. American artist Jamie Williamson whose story and dolls
are documented
in the book Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, 2004. $500/700
83.
“The Portrait”
by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
10” (25 cm.) (girl, seated) (15”h. backdrop)” Posed seated on Victorian style parlor chair with burgundy velvet cover, is a brown-complexioned young girl with beautiful refined details of facial features, her head and limbs of polymer clay with painted black Victorian shoes, long black fleecy hair, padded armature torso, artist-made best dress with lace trim and parasol. The chair is arranged on a wooden floor and a hand-painted screen panel in the background indicate a photographic studio of the 1890 era. The base is lettered “Creager 98”. American NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager, 1998. They titled the work “The Portrait.” $1100/1300
84. “Littlest Angel” by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
12” (30 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay brown-complexioned child with shy expression, brown eyes, well-defined features, slightly sunbleached hair, padded armature body, sculpted polymer clay arms and legs, is posed standing with Trick or Treat bag in her hand, wearing angel costume with attached painted wings and halo. By American NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager, circa 2000. They titled the piece “Littlest Angel”. $400/600
86. New Orleans Black Baseball Player by NIADA Artists
Jodi and Richard Creager
17” (43 cm.) (with stand).
Hand-sculpted polymer clay head, arms and legs of black-complexioned baseball player, posed standing as though ready to go to bat and with bat in one hand with glazed brown eyes, wide smiling expression, closely cropped black hair, padded armature body, wearing artistmade baseball costume with applique letters of New Orleans, posed on wooden stand lettered “Creager”. American NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, the figure may be portrait of Johnny Wright of New Orleans who was the first black pitcher to sign with a Major League baseball team in 1945.
$800/1100
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87. “Off to Market” by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
14” (36 cm.) An aged Asian man, hand-sculpted of polymer clay, with well-defined facial wrinkles, long white mohair beard, padded armature body, polymer clay hands and feet, is posed gazing downward at the treasures he is bearing in his market baskets balanced on his shoulders; seated in the baskets are two little children, each
completely handsculpted of polymer clay and depicted with wide smiling expressions; each doll in original handmade costume by the artists, and posed on wooden base. The base is lettered “Creager ‘02”. By NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager, 2002. OOAK. $1200/1500
Japanese Shinto Nun by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
15” (38 cm.) Handsculpted of polymer clay portraying young Japanese woman as Shinto nun, with deeply sculpted features, side-glancing brown eyes, padded armature body, polymer clay arms with hands clasped together, and feet, wearing layered simple cotton robes, head wrap, wide-brimmed fitted hat, sandals and carrying beads and small sacks, posed on original wooden stand lettered “Craeger 99”. By NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager, 1999, the doll is featured in the book
NIADA Art Dolls, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, page
96. $1200/1600
15” (38 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay,
depicting aged Asian woman with deeply defined age lines, small heavily-lidded eyes, gaunt throat, padded armature torso, sculpted polymer clay arms of which right arm is uplifted and supporting the market goods she is balancing on her shoulders, wearing artist-made costume of vintage fabrics and wrapped head turban, By NIADA.
$1100/1400
89. Asian Woman with Market Goods by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
clay has well-detailed smiling expression, brown eyes, black fleecy hair upon which is arranged a large cushionlike hat which is surmounted by a clump of ground and tree branch on which a colorful
bird is perched, with eggs arranged around the hat, the woman with generously padded armature torso, polymer clay arms and legs, hands clasped in front, painted red shoes, and wearing artist-designed dress and sweater, posed on wooden stand which is lettered “Creager 04”. American NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, who titled the work “Maybelle’s Suitcase”, 2004, OOAK. $700/900
91. “Fulani” African Woman with Baby and Lambkin by NIADA Artists
Jodi and Richard Creager
15” (38 cm.) including stand). Hand-sculpted of polymer clay is a browncomplexioned African woman, one-piece head, torso and legs, padded cloth upper arms and polymer clay lower arms which are folded at elbows and tenderly holding a baby lamb (also sculpted by the artists), with a polymer
clay sculpted browncomplexion baby in wrap at her side. Both mother and child have brown glass eyes and superbly painted complexions and details, the mother with traditional black mohair coiffure highlighted by intricate braiding and decorative beads, and wearing homespun robe, beaded necklace. The dolls are posed on original wooden stand ink lettered “Creager 99”. NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager, OOAK, the piece was titled “Fulani” by the artists, 1999. $1100/1300
92. Seated African Woman with Herero Bride by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
14” (36 cm.) h. back board). Posed on wooden framed platform with stucco-like back board and textured ground cover is a hand-sculpted polymer clay figure of black African woman in seated pose, with one-piece head, torso and arms, and peg-jointed legs, bare feet; superb details of modeling including sculpted closed eyes, defined
clavicle, separately modeled fingers of hand resting on knee, with original stiffened homespun robe, silver bracelets, stiffened leather cap with three arched pennants and silver braid trim. There are repairs at left leg and right foot. By NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager. OOAK, circa 2000. This piece is named Herero Bride by the artist. $800/1000
93. Butterfly Child by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
10” (25 cm.) Hand-sculpted child of polymer clay is posed seated on vintage wooden spool, outstretched arms, brown glass inset eyes, long blonde flowing hair with gilt metallic crown, and having attached wireframed wings. There are repairs on arms and legs. Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, c.2000. $300/400
94. Cupid Elf by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
9” (23 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay elf with rounded plump face and large ears, brown glass eyes with rich shading, wispy blonde hair with topknot, firmly padded torso, polymer clay hands with well-defined fingers, wearing striped knit bodysuit including cover on over-sized feet, and with attached feathers and carrying Cupid arrows. Ink signed on feet “Gail Lackey
c. 02”. NIADA
Artist Gail Lackey, 2002.
$500/700
95. Child with Festive Costume by Gail Lackey
11” (28 cm.)
Hand-sculpted polymer clay depicting
young toddler with up-tilted head, small brown glass eyes, wispy blonde hair, firmlystuffed torso, polymer clay hands and feet, and wearing festive costume with belt of dangling bells, posed standing on wooden base with fringe on which a teddy bear is resting. Attributed to Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, circa 2000. $400/500
96. Butterfly Girl by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
13” (33 cm.) Entirely hand-sculpted doll of polymer clay posed standing, her right arm lifted to face, with long blonde flowing hair, piercing pale blue eyes with rich painting of eye liner and lashes, full lips, padded armature torso, polymer clay lower arms and legs, and wearing elegant dress of embroidered and sequin trimmed tulle, with attached wire-framed wings and antennae. Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, 1994. OOAK. $400/600
97. Butterfly Girl on Prismatic Glass Chair by NIADA Artist Gail
Lackey
17” (43 cm.) Entirely hand-sculpted one-piece doll of
polymer clay, the slender doll is posed seated on metal-framed chair with panels of prismatic glass, with long blonde straight flowing hair, piercing pale blue eyes with rich painting of eye shadow and outline, full lips, and wearing richlymetallic encrusted tulle dress, with attached wire-framed wings and antennae. Gail Lackey, NIADA artist, 1994. OOAK. $900/1100
98. Set, Three 18th Century
Style Ladies by Antonette Cely
11” (28 cm.) seated. Three fabric dolls of stitchshaped nylon over padded metal armature form depict 18th century women gathered in conversations, each with shape-defined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, white mohair wig in upswept 18th century fashion, intricate stitching of body with folded stitched fingers, original artist costumes, accompanied by
cushions and accessories including apple, mandolin and book. One shoe missing. American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, late 1990s. $1500/1800
99. “Aim High!” by NIADA Artist Antonette Cely
16” (41 cm.) Fabric doll of stitch-shaped nylon over padded metal armature form depicting a woman, balanced on one foot, leaning backward and aiming
the bow and arrow she holds in her hands, with shapedefined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, long silver blonde mohair wig, intricate stitching of body including elbows and ankles, and with folded stitched fingers, original artist costume of huntress, posed on wooden base which is ink scribed “c.2001 Antonette Cely to Richard - Aim High!”.
American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, 2001.
$1100/1300
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100. “Here Comes the Bride”
by NIADA Artist Antonette Cely
17” (43 cm.) Fabric doll of stitch-shaped nylon over padded metal armature form depicting a bride, with shape-defined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, silver blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion, intricate stitching of body with folded stitched fingers, original artist costume of bride in ivory tussah silk with embroidered tulle veil, pearls, flowers, silk shoes, posed on wooden base. American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, 1998, the actual doll is shown in the book, NIADA Art Dolls, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, page 67, with the title “Here Comes the Bride”. $1200/1500
101. “Heavenly” by NIADA Artist Antonette Cely
16” (41 cm.) Fabric doll of stitch-shaped nylon over padded metal armature form depicting a woman with arms held to her torso and gazing into distance, with shape-defined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, silver blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion with tumbling curls, intricate stitching of body with folded stitched fingers, original artist costume of loosely woven gown with cording trim, woven sandals, posed on wooden base with original paper label “Heavenly c.1998
Antonette Cely”. American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, 1998. $1100/1300
102. “A Slight Adjustment” by NIADA
Artist Antonette Cely
14” (36 cm.) Fabric doll of stitch-shaped nylon over padded metal armature form depicting a woman who is leaning backward appearing to straighten her stocking seam, with shapedefined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, silver blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion, intricate stitching of body with folded stitched fingers, original artist costume of Asian style silk dress with elaborate embroidery, silk shoes, posed on wooden base which is ink inscribed “A Slight Adjustment Antonette Cely October 1995”. American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, 1995. $1100/1300
103. “Decisions, Decisions” by NIADA Artist Antonette Cely
17” (43 cm.) Fabric doll of stitch-shaped nylon over padded metal armature form depicting a women with arms folded behind her head leaning back and gazing to the side, with shape-defined pressed facial features highlighted by delicate tinting, long auburn mohair wig tumbling onto shoulders, intricate stitching of body with folded stitched fingers, original artist costume iridescent purple silk velvet gown, necklace and earrings, heels, and posed on wooden base with tapestry cover. American NIADA artist, Antonette Cely, 1998, the actual doll is shown in the book, NIADA Art Dolls, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, page 67, with the title “Decisions, Decisions”. $1100/1400
104. Fabric Figural of Woman and Bird in Flight by NIADA
Artist Lenore Davis
26” (66 cm.) Padded fabric abstract figural portrait of ballerina balancing on one foot, her right arm outstretched and her left hand balancing a fabric bird in flight, of intricately seamed twill fabric with stitch-shaped and painted detailing of face,
hair and fingers, and with painted detail of costume, posed on original wooden stand with matching painted finish. The base is ink lettered “Lenore Davis 1988”. American NIADA artist, Lenore Davis, 1988. $800/1200
105. Seated Child by NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
11” (28 cm.) seated). Figural art of paper clay/wood composite depicting young girl seated on block, constructed with swivel waist and swivel head, sculpted textured hair with two small ponytails, painted facial features highlighted by expressive large brown eyes, sculpted and painted costume with pleated skirt over layered petticoats, and gathered sleeves, rhinestone trim. Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper, the German artists corroborated on their works, and are cited in the book, NIADA Art Doll, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, p. 409. $500/600
106. Ballerina by NIADA
Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
18” (46 cm.) including base). Figural art of paper clay/wood composite depicting ballerina posed en pointe on base, constructed to allow all-around pivot as well as swivel waist and swivel head, sculpted textured hair with topknot, painted facial features highlighted by expressive large brown eyes, sculpted and painted costume of ballerina tutu. The underside is marked “U.H.R.J.P. 1996”.
Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper, the German artists corroborated on their works, notably
reminiscent of the works of Lewis Carroll, according to the book, NIADA Art Doll, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, p. 409. $500/700
107. Child in Calico Dress
by Denise Bledsoe, OOAK
11” (28 cm.) Brown complexioned child hand-sculpted of polymer clay, brown glass inset eyes, beguiling expression, closed mouth, black mohair wispy hair, padded armature torso, polymer clay hands and legs, mounted on original stand, wearing striped cotton calico dress, apron, laced shoes. The base is lettered Denise. American artist, Denise Bledsoe, OOAK, early 2000s, the artist is cited in the book, The Art of the Contemporary Doll, by Sandra Korinchak, page 16, describing her dolls as “figurative with an edge”. $500/700
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108. Sculpted Twig Hair
Figure by NIADA
Artist Akira Blount
14” (36 cm.)
Sculpted figure posed standing on decorated original wooden base has head tilted back and arms upright in beseeching manner, with painted complexion and facial features and with sculpted paper mache costume; protruding from the head is a bouquet of twigs. The foot is signed Akira 1999. NIADA artist, Akira Blount, 1999. $400/500
110. Fabric Children in Theatrical Costumes with Hoops and Marotte by NIADA
Artist Akira Blount
109. Figural Head by NIADA
Artist Akira Blount
7” (18 cm.) Sculpted head with very stylized topknot coiffure and painted facial features, heavily-lidded eyes, is attached to firmly-padded upper torso covered in rich embroidered twill with applique accents. Signed “Akira c. 1999” on base. NIADA artist, Akira Blount, 1999. $300/400
13” (33 cm.) Firmly-pressed and padded fabric
dolls depicting two theatrical style children with shaped and painted facial features, posed seated in large red upholstered chair, with colorful artistdesigned and made costumes, caps and slippers, one holding three colorful hoops and the other holding a fabric marotte, NIADA artist, Akira Blount, late 1990s. $600/800
111. Gold Apples Maiden
by NIADA Natalia Pobedina of Alexandra
17” (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of woman posed standing against the trunk of an apple tree which is laden with gold apples, her right arm outstretched and holding a gold apple, with painted complexion and facial features, elaborately arranged mohair coiffure in
two wide side-buns, and with elaborate handsewn costume of vintage silk materials, posed on original base which is signed (illegible “... apple”) and with her name Natalia Pobedina 2002, along with signature medallions on two sides. Russian, Natalia Pobedina, who describes her work as “dressed sculptures”, NIADA, 2002. $600/800
112. “Be Quiet, Remain Calm” by NIADA Natalia Pobedinam
17” (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of woman posed with arms outstretched as though balancing herself, painted complexion and facial features with theatrical effect, elaborately arranged mohair coiffure in three coiled buns that are decorated with feathers and gold threads, and with elaborate handsewn costume of vintage velvet and silk materials, with overlaid wire-framed skirt form, depicting a theatrical circus acrobat posed on original base which is signed “Be quiet. remain calm”, Natalia Pobedina” and has signature medallions on sides. Russian, Natalia Pobedina, who describes her work as “dressed sculptures”, NIADA, the doll is OOAK, early 2000s. $700/900
113. “Strong Woman Acrobat” by NIADA Natalia Pobedina
18” (46 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of woman posed with arms holding barbell, painted complexion and dramatically-shaded facial features
with theatrical effect, elaborately arranged mohair coiffure in high beehive style with beading and feathers, and with elaborate hand-sewn costume of vintage materials, depicting a theatrical circus acrobat in weightlifting scenario, posed on original decorated base which is signed “Strong Woman Acrobat Natalia Pobedina, Moscow 2003”. Russian, Natalia Pobedina, who describes her work as “dressed sculptures”, NIADA, the doll is OOAK, 2003. $900/1200
114. Playing With Pup by Pat and Glen East, OOAK
11” (28 cm.) dolls kneeling. 9” pup. Young boy and girl, each sculpted of polymer clay are posed kneeling in playful interaction with black and white spotted dog, each doll has glass inset eyes with mohair lashes, well defined unique facial features (he with freckles and shaggy hair, and she with smiling expression and long flowing brunette hair), each with cloth torso, polymer clay arms and legs and original costumes. The dolls are incised “East Art Originals 1996”. Pat and Glen East, 1996, OOAK.
$500/600
115. Little Boy Holding the World in His Arms by Pat and Glen East, OOAK
23” (58 cm.) (including globe). The young boy, sculpted of polymer clay is posed standing, his arms held upright and balancing a (detachable) world globe, inset brown side-glancing eyes, real lashes, padded cloth torso,
bare feet, wearing original blue denim overalls, mounted on original wooden stand. There is a repair at right shoulder. Incised East Art Originals, Pat and Glen East, late 1990s.
$400/500
116. Pair of Laughing Children on Porch Chair
by Pat
and Glen East
17” (43 cm.) w/ 14”h. Posed in carefree, rollicking manner on a porch twig chair with cushions are two young girls, sculpted of polymer clay, each with unique expression, modeled teeth, brunette
flowing hair, cloth torso, and well-defined polymer arms and legs with bare feet, wearing matching style costumes of different fabrics and sandals (one sandal missing). The dolls are incised East Art Originals. By American artists Pat and Glen East, late 1990s. $400/600
117. 18th Century Style Caricature
Aristocratic Lady
12” (30 cm.) seated. Posed seated is amusing caricature sculpture of 18th century style aristocratic woman, with deeply-defined expressions, wrinkles, painted details including beauty marks, blue glass eyes, white mohair wig in elaborate upswept manner and decorated with features and bows, padded armature body, sculpted lower arms and legs, separately defined fingers with detailed painting of nails and knuckles, and wearing artist created 18th century style gown with matching heeled slippers, and a bevy of cameos and jewelry at her throat. $500/800
118. Two Miniature Fabric Dolls
by Susan Fosnot
5 ½” (14 cm.) Firmly-pressed fabric dolls with swivel heads have individually painted short bobbed hair with feathered detail and painted facial features, disc-jointed arms, and stitchjointed legs with painted shoes and socks, wearing original vintage style costumes. Anerican artist Susan Fosnot.
$500/700
119. Fabric Art
Doll by Jeannie Bates, OOAK
14” (36 cm.) Over-sized padded fabric swivel head with stitch-shaped detail and stockinette cover has blue glass
eyes and painted details, on padded cloth armature body with posable arms and legs, defined nails, wearing artistcreated folklore style costume.
Signed “Jeannie Bates 1996” on left foot. Jeannie Bates, 1996, according to her website “in the early 1990s, Jeanie was sculpting the human form in textiles”. $400/500
120. “Senior, Senior Prom Queen” by NIADA Artist, Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Uniquely sculpted of polymer clay, depicting a delighted smiling elderly lady, tiny glass eyes, brunette mohair wig with arranged curls and rhinestone crown which match her sparkly earrings, firmly padded body, polymer clay arms holding red purse in one hand and bouquet of flowers in the other, and legs with sculpted red heels, wearing original artist-made costume. The doll is posed on original stand which is ink-lettered by the artist “Senior, Senior Prom Queen 2001 Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, 2001. $400/600
121. “Mary Vista Senior Home Queen” by NIADA Artist, Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Uniquely sculpted entirely of polymer clay, depicting a gentle-faced shy smiling elderly lady, tiny glass eyes, white mohair wig with arranged curls and rhinestone crown, firmly padded body, polymer clay arms with hands posed to hold tip of award banner and bouquet of roses, and legs with sculpted sandals, wearing original artist-made costume. The doll is posed on original stand which is ink-lettered by the artist “#1948 The Merry Vista Senior Home Queen 2001 Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, 2001. $400/600
122. Set of Four Ladies as The Band by NIADA
Artist Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) Uniquely sculpted entirely of polymer clay, depicting four elderly ladies, each with tiny glass eyes, white mohair wig, firmly padded body, polymer clay legs and arms with hands posed to hold musical instrument, wearing original artist-
made costumes. The dolls are posed on original wooden stand which are ink-lettered by the artist as follows: #1 19108 Fran” (with flute); “#2 19116 Gladys Violin”; “#19107 Josie” (with saxophone); and “#4 19109 Accordian Emerine” NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, circa 2000. $1200/1500
123. Isabella in Blue Silk Gown by Jamie Williamson, OOAK
25” (64 cm.) seated. Fashioned of polymer clay, with lovely delicate complexion dramatized by brilliant blue glass eyes, Isabella was modeled seated (chair included) with superb modeling details of face, shoulders, hands and bare feet, long flowing blonde mohair wig, pierced ears with dangling earrings, matching necklace, and wearing ice-blue raw silk gown with luxurious open weave metallic fabric of upper sleeves, and with rhinestone tiara. Incised “Williamson” on back shoulderplate The doll is featured in the book Contemporary American Doll Artists by Kathryn Witt, page 123
72, noting that the doll was owned by Richard Simmons. $1200/1500
124. Three Miniature Cupids on Sculpted Gift Box by Marryanne Oldenburg
6” (15 cm.) A trio of little cupids, each of polymer clay, with painted facial features and sparkly white mohair curls are arranged in different seated or kneeling poses, with lace costumes and sparkly wings atop a sculpted gift box of unusual design. By artist Marryanne Oldenburg. $300/400
125. Ballerina Child in Beaded Tutu by Jamie Williamson, OOAK
24” (61 cm.) The wistful child, with slightly anxious
expression has polymer clay shoulderhead and full arms and legs with well-defined musculature, bare feet, inset glass eyes, lovely delicate complexion, very full lips, modeled and painted brows in color to match her wispy mohair wig, and wearing elaborate tutu with embroidered bodice further enhanced by pearls and beading, matching metal framed cap with finial. Incised “Williamson” on back shoulderplate. American artist Jamie Williamson, early 2000s. $700/900
126. “Evening Star”
Lady by NIADA Artist
Stephanie Blythe
14” (36 cm.) (including stand). All-porcelain figure of woman posed against a column which is disguised by her gown, is standing with head tossed to the side in dismissive pose, painted facial features of closed eyes, long auburn flowing wig, right hand held to bosom and clutching a metallic blue “evening star”, the gown created of thousands of
tiny iridescent sequins, bare feet. American NIADA artist, Stephanie Blythe, the doll was named “Evening Star” by the artist, OOAK. $1100/1300
127. Porcelain Figure “Escargot” by Stephanie Blythe
6” (15 cm.) Porcelain one-piece figure of bathing beauty woman, posed lying on stomach in swimming pose, with painted facial features and bathing cap and suit straps of sparkling silver sequins, lace trimmed silver swimsuit; attached to her back in hinged manner is a silver snail shell which when hinged up reveals her swimsuit and torso. American NIADA artist Stephanie Blythe, the figure was named “Escargot” by the artist, OOAK. $600/900
128. Porcelain 1920s Bride by NIADA Artist Stephanie Blythe
10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with head elegantly tilted upright and to the side, has painted facial features, brown eyes, short brunette bobbed
hair, slender cloth torso, porcelain lower arms and legs, wearing artist-created wedding gown of vintage lace and tulle in the 1920s style, with long tulle veil, heeled shoes and bouquet of flowers, posed seated on brocade covered lidded box. There are some small tears on veil. American NIADA artist Stephanie Blythe, OOAK. $800/1200
129. “Belle” Portrait
Lady by NIADA Artist
Stephanie Blythe
14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of elegant lady with head turned disdainfully to the side, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes with decorative glaze, auburn hair under attached
wide-brimmed bonnet, slender firmly-stuffed cloth torso, bisque lower arms and legs, and wearing rose pleated silk crepe long dress with lace accent under pink silk lined coral velvet coat, matching bonnet. American NIADA artist Stephanie Blythe, the doll was named “Belle” by the artist, OOAK. $1100/1400
130. “Lady Bug, 1760s”
by Maria Ahren
13” (33 cm.) Hand-sculpted portrait of aristocratic lady on late 18th century in standing pose, her head tilted forward as she gazed at the sculpted lady bug resting on her hand, having painted facial features, heavy eyelids, white mohair wig captured in attached cap, armature padded torso, sculpted arms and legs and wearing artist-designed costume of the era, posed on original wooden base with
paper label on underside “Lady Bug, 1760s, made by Maruia Ahren 1;2,#226, 1997” along with artist’s signature. The Swedish doll artist created OOAK figural art vignettes. $300/400
131. Porcelain Doll by NIADA Artist Stephanie Blythe
14” (36 cm.) (including arch). Porcelain shoulderhead lady with head turned sharply to the side, painted facial features, long flowing
hair, has armature torso and legs which are covered by softly draped sheer gown, bisque outstretched arms and holding a sparkling arch of Swarovski crystals, posed upon a manzanta tree-trunk shaped base. NIADA artist Stephanie Blythe. $700/900
132. Bust of Lady with Yellow Flowers in Hair by NIADA Artist Charles Batte
8” (20 cm.) Handsculpted bust of polymer clay depicting woman with pronounced aristocratic pose, blue glass eyes inset in heavily-modeled eye sockets, sculpted strong nose, brown hair brushed from face and accented with yellow rosebuds and leaves, posed on patinated gold painted wooden plinth. Hand-signed in red ink script “C. Batte ‘98”. NIADA artist, Charles Batte, 1998. $300/400
133. Portrait Doll of Casanova by NIADA Artist Natalia Pobedina
19” (48 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of slender-bodied aristocratic man in
dramatic standing pose, his head turned and his right arm
extended, painted complexion and facial features, long white mohair wig, elaborate hand-sewn costume of vintage materials and passamenterie including tricorn feathered hat and pearl encrusted bodice, posed on original base which is signed “Pobedina N 2001” (and other illegible). Russian NIADA artist , Natalia Pobedina, who describes her work as “dressed sculptures”, the doll is OOAK, 2001. $700/900
134. High Society Lady with Secret Skirt
24” (61 cm.) Hand-sculpted waist-up figure of very stylish woman with well defined and painted facial features,
heavy eyes, painted blue eyes that are gazing at the mirrored compact she holds in her outstretched left hand and sophisticated wig in elaborate topknot which she is patting with her uplifted right hand, with artist-created black nylon strapless gown and shoulder-length velvet glove, resting upon a dome-shaped skirt form with is costumed with pearlencrusted beading on one side and is open on the other to reveal shelved interior for storage of various perfumes and toiletries.
$500/600
135. Sculpted Miniature Ballerina Poised En Pointe
6” (15 cm.) Hand-sculpted figure of ballerina posed en pointe, has swivel head, painted facial features with closed eyes, brunette hair in chignon with flowers, cloth midriff, sculpted arms clasped in front of torso, painted ballet slippers, and wearing artistmade costume of fine vintage tulle with embroidered detail. $300/400
136. “At the Fashion House, 1920s”
by Maria Ahren
10” (25 cm.) Hand sculpted figural art depicting a stylish woman seated on chair browning through fashion magazines as she chooses new costumes, the woman with hand-painted facial features highlighted
by rich eye shadow, blonde short curled hair under attached fitted cap, padded armature body, sculpted lower arms and legs crossed at knees, wearing fashionable 1920s era costume, and arranged on original base which has paper label “At the Fashion House, 1920s, Handmade doll by Maria Ahren 1;2,#281, 1998” along with artist’s signature. The Swedish doll artist created OOAK figural art vignettes. $400/500
137. Miniature Fairy in Box of Chocolates by NIADA Artist Stephanie Blythe
6” (15 cm.) x 4”. A heavy stock book-shaped box with embossed paper cover and gilt stenciling “Bon-Bons” on the lid opens to embossed gilt paper edging and a box of sculpted chocolates edged with paper lace upon which is resting a bisque fairy with painted features, long white mohair curls, metallic wings and wearing lavish gown. Stephanie Blythe, NIADA Artist, from the series “Sweet Dreams”, OOAK. $500/600
138. Lady with Uptilted Head by Marlies de Lange
22” (56 cm.) Sculpted figure of slenderbodied woman in standing pose with head held upturned in haughty manner, closed eyes, applied lashes, paint-brushed hair under original attached stiffened coiffe,
modeled shoulder blades and bosom, padded torso, sculpted lower arms and legs, wearing silk crepe gown with braid trim and swirling train, and posed on original stand with seashell decorations, ink lettered on underside “Marlies de Lange Ml’99”. $400/500
139. Lady in Playful Pose with Distinctive Coiffure by Marlies de Lange
15” (38 cm.) l. with legs bent.
Sculpted figure of slender-bodied woman posed lying on stomach, her held upheld by right hand and her left hand folded in front, and with legs playfully waving in air, glass eyes, applied lashes, sculpted and paint-brushed golden brown hair with unique curls and hair comb, padded torso, sculpted lower arms and legs, wearing original costume of ivory silk satin and lace. Marlies de Lange, circa 1995. $400/500
140. Lady in Seated Pose by Marlies de Lange
10” (25 cm.) seated. Sculpted figure of slenderbodied woman posed seated, her left bent in front, head inclined, painted outlined downcast eyes, applied lashes, sculpted and paint-brushed golden brown hair captured under fabric coiffe, padded torso, sculpted lower arms and legs, wearing original costume of ivory silk satin and velvet with embroidered detail. Marlies de Lange, circa 1995.
$400/500
141. Paper Clay Sculpted Figure of Dramatically Posed Renaissance Woman
26” (66 cm.) Sculpted standing lady posed on original black onyx stand in commanding pose, her head tilted arrogantly to the side and her right arm extended with pointing finger, her left arm cradling a bouquet arrangement, painted facial features, attached lashes, fitted coiffe under wide brimmed bonnet and wearing elaborate silk crepe costume with patterned bodice, gilt rosary on waist and suede knee-high laced heeled boots.
$600/800
142. Artist Proof “Adagia” Framed
Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
34” (86 cm.) high and 27” wide, including frame. Image measures 18 ½” high and 13 ½” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young ballerina with stems as legs surrounded by butterflies. Signed “AP 1/5.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta Ceccoli, “Adagia,” Artist Proof No. 1/5, 2007. $300/400
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143. Porcelain Fully-Jointed Doll “Dorothy” by NIADA
Artist Ana Salvador
15” (38 cm.) All porcelain doll with swivel head on very elongated body having swivel jointing at waist, shoulders, wrists and ankles and separate ball-joints at elbows and knees, large blue glass eyes, dark eye shadow, petite nose and mouth, auburn mohair wig drawn into two braided buns at sides of head and accented with shaded floral garlands, dress of vintage embroidered lace. “Dorothy”, an early porcelain model by NIADA artist Ana Salvador, the doll was specially commissioned from her by Richard Simmons in 2013. $600/800
144. Artist Proof “Balloon Girl” Framed Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
27 ½” (70 cm.) high and 20 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 17” high and 13” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young girl holding a bunch of balloons, one of which is her head. Includes certificate of authenticity, signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, AP 1/5.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta Ceccoli, “Balloon Girl,” Artist Proof No. 1/5, 2007. $300/400
145. “Aurora” Framed Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
25” (64 cm.) high and 29 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 13 ½” high and 18” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young girl sleeping in a bed of branches with a bee perched upon her torso. Includes certificate of authenticity, signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, 43/50.”
146. Porcelain Doll of Woman in Black Sequin Dress by NIADA Artist,
Elizabeth Brandon
15” (38 cm.) seated. Seated upon a wooden bench is an all-porcelain woman, with swivel head and waist, jointing at shoulders and hips of her voluptuous body, flat-sculpted derriere to allow seated pose, legs modeled bent with feet posed for heels and with sculpted and painted stockings and black heels, separately sculpted fingers, blonde mohair wig, painted blue eyes with rich outlined shadow, full dark lips, wearing
black dress with silvery sequins, black silk panties and with velvet purse. NIADA artist Elizabeth Brandon, OOAK. mid-1990s. $600/800
147. Porcelain Woman Seated on Rock by NIADA Artist Elizabeth
Brandon
9” (23 cm.) seated. Seated
upon a porcelain sculpted rock is an all-porcelain woman with swivel head, voluptuous torso, jointing at shoulders and hips, arms and legs modeled bent at elbows and knees, separatelysculpted fingers, painted brown outlined eyes with rich eye shadow, full lips, blonde mohair wig, and wearing gauze halter and skirt. American NIADA artist Elizabeth Brandon. 1990s.
$400/500
148. Portrait of Josephine Baker by NIADA Artist Jodi and Richard Creager
17” (43 cm.) doll. 22” with stand. Hand-sculpted one-piece polymer clay portrait of Josephine Baker, posed standing, her smiling face turned to the side, rich brown complexion, painted brown eyes, closed mouth with row of teeth, tightly-cropped short black hair with spit curls onto cheeks, wearing artistcreated fully-lined fitted gown with gilt straps, white strapped heels, gilt metallic-weave wrap, gilt collar, and elaborate rhinestone earrings and tasseled belt, posed on original marble plinth. Right baby finger is repaired. NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, OOAK, circa 2000.
$1200/1600
149. “Follow the Leader” by NIADA Artists
Jodi and Richard Creager
17” (43 cm.) 1. 12” h. Posed on a wooden plank platform are
three Asian children of varying ages and expressions, each with hand-sculpted polymer clay head, arms and legs, cloth padded torso, amber complexion, finely detailed features, black queue, each wearing cap, tunic, pants and shoes, and posed playfully in the manner of follow the leader. Ink lettered on underside of base “Creager 1999”. NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, OOAK, who titled the vignette “Follow the Leader”. $1200/1700
150. “Spots” Vignette by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
11” (28 cm.) x 9” vase. 6 ½”h. Posed on wooden framed floorboard platform with braided rug is a hand-sculpted young girl in seated pose, with polymer clay head, arms and legs, padded cloth, torso and arms, along with mother black spotted dog and a basket of puppies in three different poses upon which she is appearing to paint black spots, artist-created cotton playsuit, leather sandals, blonde mohair braids. “Spots”, by NIADA artists Jodi and Richard Creager. OOAK, circa 2000.
$800/1200
151. Portrait Vignette of Shoe Cobbler and Little Girl by NIADA Artists Jodi and Richard Creager
11” (28 cm.) x 10” base. 11”h. The wooden framed platform with plank floor features a seated shoe
cobbler alongside his various tools and shoes and a little girl holding her sculpted polymer clay miniature doll whose shoes need repair; each figure of hand-sculpted polymer clay with rich brown complexion and painted features (the man with age lines, kindly expression, and white mohair moustache and hair, and the girl with shy expression, tightly-curled hair) and each wearing artist-created costume. The vignette is notable for its visual story-telling presentation enhanced by facial expressions and poses. NIADA artists, Jodi and Richard Creager, late 1990s, OOAK.
$1200/1600
152. Father with Children by NIADA Artists
Chomick & Medler
22” (56 cm.) overall including stand. Posed on a wooden block stand are three figures, each with hand-sculpted polymer clay head and limbs, painted facial features, padded wooden block torso, and grey short cropped hair, with original simple costumes. The figures are portrayed as father carrying young boy on his shoulders while young girl stands nearby. By artists Chomick and Medler. $500/700
153. “Oh, Mary, Don’t You Cry” by Jennifer Carton, OOAK, with Letter to Richard Simmons
17” (43 cm.) Vignette of sculpted polymer clay depicts black-complexioned woman and child, each posed kneeling, their heads and arms extended upward, glass eyes, deeply-defined facial modeling and limbs including fingers and palms, firmly-padded cloth torso, the woman with wrapped head scarf over hair and the child with looped tiny braids, each wearing original simple cotton dresses, mounted on original black base. American artist Jennifer Canton, OOAK, 1997, included is a card naming the vignette as “Oh, Mary, Don’t You Cry” inspired by the slave narratives compiled by the Federal Writer’s Project of the 1930s, dated July 16, 1997, along with a personal letter to Richard Simmons by the artist. $1200/1500
154. Lady with Teapot Hat by NIADA Artist Scott Gray
18” (46 cm.) Emerging from a silverplate teapot is a waist-up sculpted paper clay woman with plump face and painted facial features, the teapot lid delicately balanced atop her head, padded cloth torso, sculpted well-defined hands extended, the right hand as though to show the lid and the left hand holding a dangling teacup, with artist-inspired costume. NIADA Artist. Scott R. Gray, from his series of teapot ladies, late 1990s, inspired by his childhood neighbor’s
“marvelously tacky lace-draped lamps of courtesan”, according to the book, NIADA Dolls, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, page 408. $900/1300
155. Seated Woman with Flower Pot
9” (23 cm.) Sculpted head, hands and legs, firmly-padded cloth torso and upper limbs, posed seated on wooden bench, very strong definition and painting of features, and wearing artistmade costume and wide-brimmed hat, holding a potted plant. $300/400
156. 1940s-Era Woman in Red Dress by NIADA Artist Scott Gray, OOAK
24” (61 cm.) Standing upon wooden platform, her head turned to the side and with right arm shading her squinting eyes, the woman has paper clay sculpted head and limbs, padded armature torso, well-defined facial planes and expression, short brown hair under woven hat, wearing patterned red nylon dress with collar, buttons, stockings, slip, saddle shoes and carrying brown leather purse and handkerchief. NIADA artist, Scott Gray, OOAK, the 1940s fashion style, including fabrics, is perfectly achieved. $1100/1200
157. “Mother Earth” with Man in the Moon and Sun Symbol by NIADA Artist
Kathryn Walmsley
19” (48 cm.) Posed upon wooden stand with paper mache cone-shaped lower torso and legs and padded cotton upper torso is a paper-clay sculpted head of woman with painted facial features, smiling expression, wispy blue/ grey hair decorated with cut-out stars; her extended arms hold paper mache medallions with sculpted details on Sun face and Man in the Moon, artist-created costume
with applique flowers and leaves. Kathrn Walmsley, NIADA artist.
$400/600
158. Figurative Bust “Duchess of Wade” by Chomick and Meder
5” (13 cm.) Hand-sculpted head of woman styled in Renaissance manner with strongly-defined facial features, shaded heavy eyelids above blue glass eyes, mohair braided coiffure, painted complexion and features and with rhinestone trimmed coiffe and earrings, ruffled silk collar, on wooden base under dome. Paper label on underside
is ink lettered “C&M Art Bust, Duchess of Wade” and c. 2003 Chomick & Meder.
$400/500
159. “Here is My Handle” by NIADA Artist Scott Gray
19” (48 cm.) Emerging from a metal teapot is a waist-up sculpted paper clay woman with plump face and painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, padded cloth torso, sculpted well-defined hands, the right hand extended upright and the left hand resting upon the teapot handle, with artistinspired costume.
NIADA Artist. Scott R. Gray, the doll was featured in the book
NIADA Art Dolls, Rich Traditions, New Ideas, page 355, with the title “Here is my Handle”, 1997. $900/1200 159
160. Baby with Blue Glass Eyes by Cynthia Malbon
20” (51 cm.) Very thick hand-sculpted polymer clay infant has well-modeled features, blue glass eyes, slightlyparted lips, wispy blonde hair, polymer clay baby limbs with folded fingers, softly-stuffed torso, wearing artistceated baby dress of vintage fabrics and lace. Cynthia Malbon, early 2000s, OOAK. $400/500
161. Pink Elephant by Lulu Tatum, OOAK
9 ½” (24 cm.) The pale pink elephant stretched thin leather over polymer clay framework with defined curves and wrinkles, glass eyes, stiffened suede ears, mohair covered body form with leather pads, silk skirt, lace apron and cap. Ink lettered “Lulu 2012 1/1”. Lulu Tatum, 2012, the artist’s work has been described as “kaleidoscopic” in a feature article about their work in Dolls Magazine, July 2023. $600/800
162. BrownComplexioned Baby
by Mayra Garza
6 ½” (17 cm.) Brown-complexioned child, hand-sculpted head and limbs of polymer clay, softly-stuffed cloth torso, blue glass eyes, black wispy hair, wearing artist-created costume and posed upon white plush blanket with little bear. Mayra Garza, early 2000s, the artist has won many awards for her OOAK dolls.
$300/400
163. Portrait Doll of Young Boy with Angel Wings by Pat and Glen East
11” (28 cm.) A pensive-faced young boy, hand-sculpted of polymer
clay with brown glass eyes and hand-painted features is posed seated, one hand resting on original base, the other hand extended, with short brunette hair, widely-flared white feather angel wings, firmly-padded armature body, wearing ivory crepe costume with embroidered vest faux-jewel trimmed cap. Incised “East Art Originals 1996” at the back shoulderplate. Pat and Glen East, OOAK. 1997. $500/700
164. 18th Century Style Fantasy
Lady at the Masquerade Ball
by NIADA Artist E.J. Taylor
19” (48 cm.) Paper mache one-piece sculpted figure of 18th century style aristocratic lady dressed for masquerade ball, heavily-lidded eyes with applied lashes, painted beauty mark, auburn thread hair in elaborate coiffure with accented pearls and feathers, and wearing very elaborate costume including
gold beaded bodice with matching shoes, necklace,and carrying lace-edged black facial mask, posed on original wooden stand with decorative detailing. By NIADA artist E.J. Taylor. $800/1100
165. Harlequin Seated on Globe by Selter
12” (30 cm.) Hand-sculpted figure of white-faced harlequin with theatricallypainted features, padded armature body and classic ivory silk harlequin costume is posed seated atop a round ball with raised
scattered letters, some of which have tumbled helter-skelter to the base spelling out the words “Let go, let go”. The base is lettered “Selter” on side.
Circa 2000. $400/500
166. Portrait Head on Original Base by NIADA Artist Lisa Lichtenfels
12” (30 cm.) h. including base. Posed upon original stand is portrait head with padded metal armature form covered with nylon fabric skin, with stitch-sculpting, brown glass eyes, attached lashes and brows and delicately painted facial features, brunette mohair wig. With attached card ink lettered c. 1998
Lisa Lichtenfels. NIADA artist Lisa Lichtenfelts, OOAK, 1998.
$600/800
167. Mermaid with Gold Leaf Coronet and Twig by NIADA Artist Forest Rogers
9” (23 cm.) with stand. Hand-sculpted mermaid figure with sinuous torso shape has inclined head and is appearing to gaze at the bead-encrusted gold leaf twig she holds, tiny brown glass eyes, delicate complexion, long flowing pale blonde hair accented by gold-leaf finished metal coronet, sculpted mermaid tail with gilt accents, and posed upon original wooden stand with carved ocean waves. Gold ink lettered “FR” on underside. NIADA artist Forest Rogers, OOAK. $900/1200
168. Caricature Doll of Feather
Burlesque Dancer by Van Craig
23” (58 cm.) Hand-sculpted paper mache one-piece stylized nude feather dancer in the classic burlesque manner, large eyes eyes which are dramatically accented and with long attached lashes, heart-
shaped “O” mouth, red auburn curls arranged with elaborately jeweled coiffe with matching earrings and arm bracelets, dangling earrings, net stockings, sculpted shoes with butterfly-shaped rhinestone buckles, and wearing only large white feathers, posed on original black swivel stands.
Ink lettered on shoe bae “Van Craig”. Created by Van Craig from his
series of theatrical dolls.
$700/900
169. Portrait Celebrity Doll by Van
Craig
17” (43 cm.) seated head to waist. 23” overall including extended leg. Handsculpted caricature portrait head with dramatically painted eye shadow and blush, painted eyes, very long lashes, blonde yarn hair in rolled curls, posed seated with legs crossed and arms extended, wearing aqua satin theatrical dress with stiffened bead-edged collar and elaborate rhinestone accents that are repeated on her decorated shoes, hair ornaments and earrings. Van Craig, from his Celebrity Art Doll collection. $800/1000
170. Theatrical Performer in Dramatic Gilt Costume Van Craig
23” (58 cm.) Balanced upon a brightly colored sculpted ball arranged on two-level swivel base is a paper mache sculpted figure of dancer, posed leaning far backward, her right hand held in air and left leg kicking forward, threatrically-painted facial features, dramatic eye shadow, long attached lashes, defined fingernails, painted gold leggings and arms, and with extradition gold sequin and beaded ensemble and fitted cap, Created by Van Craig from his series of theatrical dolls. $1200/1500
171. Portrait Doll with Carnival Mask by Stephanie Cauley
17” (43 cm.) Depicting folies performer, handsculpted polymer clay with light brown complexion and glass eyes, sculpted hands and feet, and wearing theatrical costume of velvet and tulle, seated on wooden bench, and holding a sculpted theatrical carnival mask. Incised “sLc” at back shoulderplate. By the American
artist Stephanie Cauley, early 2000, OOAK. $300/400
172. Woman in Black with Faded Flowers by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
12” (30 cm.) seated. Hand-sculpted polymer clay shoulderhead, hands and legs portraying a demurely-seated woman, large blue glass eyes with dark eyeliner all-around, gentle smile, long blonde flowing hair with feathered trim, painted black stockings and shoes, wearing black sateen dress and clasping three faded yellow longstemmed roses in her left hand.
American NIADA artist, Gail Lackey, late 1990s. $500/700
173. Four Fantasy Snail Figurals
by Cynthia Baron
5” (13 cm.) Four sculpted figures of snail shells with emerging heads of fantasy figures, each with painted reddotted green suits and horns, and with painted faces with winning expressions. Each is incised “C. Baron 1997” on base. Cynthia Baron, OOAK. $400/500
174. Portrait Vignette of Renaissance Mother and Child in Chair by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
16” (41 cm.) h. chair. 11”h. doll seated. Seated upon a wooden high backed chair with aged gilt finish is handmodeled polymer clay woman with blue glass eyes, cloth body, and polymer clay arms and bare feet, wearing burgundy velvet gown and with elaborately draped and bejeweled shawl wrapped around her black mohair wig, holding polymer clay and cloth baby with large blue eyes. Fingers on right hand are missing. Ink-lettered “Gail Lackey c.98 NIADA”. $600/900
175. Woman with Angel Wings
18” (46 cm.) Posed upon a wooden stand painted to simulate marble is a one-piece hand-sculpted figure of standing woman, her arms upraised and held at her crown, brown glass eyes, delicately painted facial features,
long flowing auburn mohair wig, and with attached metallic wings and loosely woven body wrap. There is repair at left lower arm.
$300/400
176. Fantasy Figural Head of Flower Child by NIADA Artist E.J. Taylor
3 ½” (9 cm.) Sculpted clay head of fantasy figure with painted facial features, nearly closed eyes, tiny teeth, soft fleecy wig that is generously decorated with a garland of colorful flowers, and with further flowers at the shoulder edges. Incised “E.J. Taylor”. E.J. Taylor, NIADA artist, late 1990s.
$300/400
177. Sitting Young Girl with Sculpted Costume on Original Base
8” (20 cm.) Hand-sculpted of paper clay, the monochrome figure depicts a slender young girl posed with hand on hip, gazing to the side, elegantly draped costume with added stiffened antique lace trim and tiny flowers, long blonde mohair wig, and posed on original stand designed as rocky mound.
$400/500
178. Young Girl with Sculpted Costume on Original Base
17” (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted of paper clay, the monochrome figure depicts a slender young girl posed with hand on hip, gazing to the side,
elegantly draped costume with added stiffened antique lace trim and tiny flowers, long blonde mohair wig, and posed on original stand designed as rocky mound. $400/500
179. “Assembly at Night” Framed Print by Kathie Olivas
27” (69 cm.) high and 31 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 14” high and 18.75” wide. Giclee art print depicting a group of children wearing a variety of surrealist masks and hats. Includes certificate of authenticity, signed “30/40.” American, Kathie Olivas, “Assembly at Night,” No. 30/40, 2012. $300/400
180. Fantasy Creature with Wings by NIADA Artist Marilyn Radzat
5” (13 cm.) Hand-sculpted one-piece figure of amusing fantasy figure, with painted and textured finish, and having applied shell wings and shell-decorations on the back. Gold lettered “Radzat” on foot bottom. NIADA Artist Marilyn Radzat. $300/400
181. “The Powerful Three Mountain Lotus” by NIADA Artist, Marilyn Radzat
16” (41 cm.) Handsculpted fantasy figure posed seated on upsidedown fountain with painted designs, with hands folded in front of torso in unusual alternate-finger folding, whitened complexion
with theatrical painting of features, applied patchwork cap, and intricate costume with inlaid pearls, coral and black beading, metal cap. One ear flap is missing. Ink lettered on inside “The
Powerful Three Mountain Lotus/Marilyn Radzat”. NIADA artist, Marilyn Radzat. $400/600
182. Artist Proof “Fish Eye” Framed Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
22 ½” (57 cm.) high and 19 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 15.25” high and 14.25” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young child in bed surrounded by winged frogs and flying fish. Includes certificate of authenticity, signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, AP 1/5.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta Ceccoli, “Fish Eye,” Artist Proof No. 1/5, 2006. $300/400
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183. “Vivien” Porcelain Doll by Tom Francirek and Andre Oliveira
25” (64 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of elegant lady with slender throat and modeled bosom, outlined eyes with rose eye shadow, beautifully painted lips, flowing brunette mohair wig, padded cloth body, porcelain lower arms and legs, separately
defined fingers with sculpted and painted finger nails, painted blue heeled shoes, elegant full length velvet gown. Marks “Vivian 1/10 Francirek Olivera 1999”. Tom Francirek and Andre Oliveira, 1999. $500/700
184. Portrait of Lady in PearlBeaded Gown by Tom Francirek & Andre Oliveira
18” (46 cm.) seated. Sculpted porcelain slenderbodied seated woman, her head turned to the side, slender throat, modeled bosom, padded cloth upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs, bare feet, separately-sculpted fingers and finger nails, painted eyes with rich eyeliner, long flowing blonde mohair wig, extravagant gown of blue silk accented with embroidery, pearls, and fitted lace bodice. Ink signed on back “Francirek & Oliveira”. $500/700
185. Red-Haired Frolicking Girl by NIADA Artist Kathryn Walmsley
16” (41 cm.) Merry-faced girl of hand-sculped polymer clay has blue glass side-glancing eyes, fluffy red mohair ponytails, padded armature cloth allowing the doll to strike unlimited poses, sculpted lower arms and legs, fancily-painted striped stockings and yellow heeled shoes and wearing original silk costume with ruffled tulle collar and cuffs, posed on original stand. NIADA artist, Kathryn Warmsley. $400/500
186. Two Figural Dolls with Dalmatian Theme by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) Each is hand-sculpted polymer clay head and lower arms and legs, depicting a kindly-faced older man in white plush onesie on which he appears to be painting black spots, on original wooden base in lettered “02797 Spots! by Annie Wahl”. And bald elderly man with white hair and attached textured angel wings, holding a spotted Dalmatian pup. The pup is missing one ear. NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $500/700
187. “Egg Thief” by NIADA
Artist Annie Wahl
9” (23 cm.) including basket. Posed upon a wooden base is hand-sculpted polymer-clay figure of glass-eyed elf with wide smiling expression, his arms holding rustic bird’s nest in which are hidden bird eggs. The underside of base is lettered “30250 Egg Thief, Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl. late 1990s.
$400/500
188. Old World Santa by NIADA Artist Anne Wahl
16” (41 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay head and limbs of traditional St. Nicholas figure
with tiny blue glass eyes, slender body, long flowing white mohair beard and moustache, padded armature torso, wearing long flowing robe and carrying basket of little gifts and ornaments, posed on original wooden stand which is ink lettered on underside “#07605 Old World Santa, Christmas 2005 Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, 2005. $500/700
189. Lady in Ziegfield Follies
Costume from “Days Relived”
Series by Annie Wahl
13” (33 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay portrait doll of senior lady in elaborate theatrical costume with feathered headdress, matching gloves and boa-edged wrap posed on original stand ink lettered “#191303 Ziegfield Follies Days Relived, Annie Wahl”, NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $600/800
190. Lady in Blue from “Days Revisited Series” by Annie Wahl
13” (33 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay portrait doll of senior lady with tiny blue glass eyes, wearing beauty parade costume in blue with headdress and posed on original stand ink lettered “#19132 Days Revisited, Annie Wahl”, NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $500/700
191.
“Belle of the Ball”
by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer-clay head, arms and legs depicting a delighted senior lady, tiny blue glass eyes, laughing expression, arms posed as though dancing, white wispy mohair topknot with rhinestone crown, wearing aqua ballgown and with evening purse and jewelry, posed on wooden base lettered “#10898 Belle of the Ball, Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $600/800
192. Lady in Gold from “Days Revisited Series” by Annie Wahl
11” (28 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay portrait doll of senior lady with tiny blue glass eyes, wearing beauty parade costume in gold with headdress and posed on original stand ink lettered “#19143 Days Revisited, Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist Annie Wahl. $600/800
193. Lady with Purple Hat and Shoes by NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
17” (43 cm.) to top of hat. Figural art of wood and woodcomposite posed on original wooden stand depicting woman with arms held demurely in front of waist, brown painted eyes and brunette wig under fanciful purple hat
which matches her purple shoes. NIADA artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper, early 2000s. $500/700
194. “Unikat” by NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
6” (15 cm.) Wood and wood composition bust with pale complexion, painted small blue eyes, and with attached stiffened paper hat with pearl beads at ends. The base is ink lettered “c.U.H.& J.P. 1999 Unikat One-of-aKind”. NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper, 1999. $300/400
195. “We Enjoy Heavenly Delights” by NIADA Artists Uwe
Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
15” (38 cm.) including base. Figural art of wood composite depicting young girl abstract curtseying pose, her head upheld, painted brown eyes and very thick blonde mohair wig blown away from back of head, with posed outstretched arms appearing to hold edges of skirt, and overall shaded delicate pastel colors. The underside has original label “We Enjoy Heavenly Delights” by NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper”, with signature of artists. $400/600
196. Two Wooden Character Rollies by NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper
5” (13 cm.) Each with wood compositie head with painted character features, attached fabric hats, wooden ball body with painted swirling stripes, resting upon wooden base. Each ink marked on base :”U.H & J.P. One-of-aKind”. NIADA Artists Uwe Haukenfrers and Jurgen Peper. $300/400
197. Artist Proof
“Soulmate” Framed Print by
Nicoletta Ceccoli
25” (64 cm.) high and 20” wide, including frame. Image measures 17” high and 13” wide. Giclee art print depicting two young girls embracing with their hair braided together. Signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, AP 1/10.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta Ceccoli, “Soulmate,” Artist Proof No. 1/10, 2010. $300/400
198. Cinderella by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
11” (28 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay head and limbs depicts caricaturized portrait of Cinderella, uniquely-shaped face with heavy blue glass eyes, blonde human hair, padded armature body allowing infinite posing, and wearing artistdesigned blue cotton dress and white cotton pinafore, striped stockings, shoes. From the Cinderella series by NIADA artist Gail Lackey, early 2000s. $500/700
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199. Artist Proof “Too Fragile” Framed Print by
Nicoletta Ceccoli
25” (64 cm.) high and 20” wide, including frame. Image measures 17” high and 13” wide.
Giclee art print depicting a young girl crying with a broken egg in her lap. Signed “Nicoletta
Ceccoli, AP 1/10.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta
Ceccoli, “Too Fragile,” Artist Proof No. 1/10, 2012. $300/400
200. Artist Proof
“Agata” Framed Print by
Nicoletta Ceccoli
25” (64 cm.) high and 20” wide, including frame. Image measures 17” high and 13” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young girl sitting atop a toy horse holding a small child. Signed “Nicoletta
Ceccoli, AP 1/10.” Sammarinese, Nicoletta
Ceccoli, “Agata,” Artist Proof No. 1/10, 2008.
$300/400
201. Pair, Fantasy Dolls with Wire-Framed Skirts
12” (30 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay fantasy figures with painted facial features and skull caps, padded cloth torso and upper limbs, clay hands and feet, and with beaded jersey bodices and unusual hoop-shaped wire skirts, posed on original stands. Hand is missing on one. Partial signature on one “....Brown”. $200/300
202. Sculpted Bust of Pedestal
11” (28 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay bust depicting woman with uptilted head, painted facial features, with fitted coiffe, and posed upon
patinated metal plinth. $200/300
203. “Camellia”
Portrait Doll by NIADA Artist Tatiana Baeva
17” (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay portrait of slenderbodied woman posed
standing, painted large blue eyes with dark all-around eyeliner, pale blonde cropped mohair wig, padded armature body, sculpted hands and feet, wearing artist-created gown of crinkle-textured crepe with painted shaded detail, tasseled belt, stiffened ruffled collar, sheer gauzy wrap and mauve flat shoes, on original wooden stand with label “Tania Baeva, one-of-a-kind dolls & art, Moscow Russia”. Tatiana Baeva, NIADA, late 1990s. $800/1100
204. Portrait Doll of Egyptian Woman in Traditional Costume
14” (36 cm.) seated. Hand-sculpted head of regalfaced woman with well-defined facial features, painted brown eyes with all-around dark eye shadow, sculpted attached cap in aqua and gold with embossed details and beading, padded armature torso, sculpted hands with outstretched palms and legs in folded seated pose, artist-created aqua silk costume with gilt embroidery, gilt necklace, ankle bracelet. The shoulderplate is incised “A (incised) 2/3 2005”. $500/700
205. Winged Fantasy Creature with Elaborate Pearl Cap by NIADA
Artist Marilyn Radzat
15” (38 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of seated fantasy creature with large pointy ears and hand-painted dreamy expression is posed seated with drawn-up legs, expressive hands, and with mica-accented cap which matches the chair upon which he sits, and which is decorated with whimsically constructed pearl ball and tassels, attached wire-framed
beaded wings. NIADA artist Marilyn Radzat, early 2000s. $500/700
206. Winged Elf with Little Creature by NIADA
Artist Marilyn Radzat
13” (33 cm.) Hand-sculpted clay figure of childlike elf posed standing on original decorated base, a miniature figure held in his arms, and with layered petal-like cap and costume, and with attached wire-framed mesh wings. There is a repair at the neck. NIADA Marilyn Radzat, early 2000s. $300/400
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207. Maryhoonie
Figural Art by NIADA Artist Marilyn Radzat
4” (10 cm.) Miniature sculpted clay fantasy figure with whimsical expression and colorful imaginative painting of costume, holding a ladybug in left hand, is posed upon original stand. Signed “Marilyn” on underside of base.
From the Maryhoonie series by NIADA artist Marilyn Radzat, early 2000s. $300/400
208. Fantasy Vignette by NIADA Artist Marilyn Radzat
21” (53 cm.) In a colorful and wildly imaginative scene are featured three sculpted clay figures, the smallest sitting on the leg of the next smallest which is sitting on the head of the largest, each with distinctive
character expressive of gleeful delight, and with firmly-constructed bodies covered with artist-created costumes of vibrant fabrics and natural objects; the set is posed upon a carved wooden base with colorfully painted designs. Ink signed “Marilyn Radzat 1998” on underside. NIADA artist Marilyn Radzat, 1998.
$700/900
209. Pair of Fantasy Dolls
bodies and wearing original very elaborate costumes in the Renaissance manner including stitched-on beaded accents and beaded jewelry, each with dangling glass prism. Signed “F (in script) 99”.
Judith and Lucia Friedericy, 1999, OOAK.
$400/600
Friedericy in Unusual Pose OOAK
by Judith and Lucia
14” (36 cm.) seated. Seated back-to-back upon original carved gilded chair are a pair of hand-sculpted wax-over-porcelain dolls, each with painted facial features and white mohair wig elaborately arranged and decorated with ornaments, padded armature posable
210. Pair, Fantasy Figures in Mirrored Back-to-Back Vignette by Friedericy, OOAK
15” (38 cm.) Wax-overporcelain one-piece figure seated back to back with heads attached at back of head and heads surmounted by mirrored lantern headdress, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, each wearing
elaborate matching gown of velvet and silk, and each holding ball in outstretched palms. Lucia and Judith Friedericy, late 1990s. $500/700
211. Purple Fairy by NIADA Artist
Tine Kamerbeek
14” (36 cm.) h. 12” x 9” wooden base. Posed upon a vinewrapped wooden column is a winged fairy of hand-sculpted clay head with well-defined features, flowing brunette mohair wig, and unusual body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips and knees, wearing purple/mauve gauzy silk costume, and with painted striped stockings and green shoes, on wooden base with unusual checkerboard design. NIADA artist Tina Kamerbeek. $700/900
213. Jester in Carnival Costume by Friedericy
15” (38 cm.) doll. 21” chair. Seated upon a colorfully-painted wooden chair is a porcelain head jester with painted facial features, wispy brown hair under cap, porcelain body posed in seated manner with cloth upper arms allowing articulation, sculpted and painted boots, silk and brocade costume. Lucia and Judith Friedericy, early 2000s. $300/400
214. Portrait of Woman with Red Feathered Wings by NIADA Artist Lisa Lichtenfels
25” (64 cm.) Posed seated upon original wooden base with textured stucco-like finish is portrait figure of woman, having padded metal armature form covered with nylon fabric skin, with stitch-
sculpting and delicately painted facial features, brown glass eyes, detailed fingers, nails and feet, brunette hair, wearing purple silk satin long robe dress, and with extended wire-framed red feather wings at the back. Ink signed on underside, “c.1998 Lisa Lichtenfels”. NIADA artist, Lisa Lichtenfels, 1998. $1800/2200
215. Pair, Portrait Dolls
by Lindsey Strohmeyer in Vignette
12” (30 cm.) seated. 16” h. setting. Seated on high wooden stools in wooden-sided artist studio are two hand-sculpted dolls in stylized poses of heads, hands and feet, with delicately-painted features, wispy black hair, each with different artist-creatd costume of vintage fabrics; the stools are centered against an angled background suggesting an artist studio and lying nearby on the floor are
two tiny paper mache dolls in the manner of early mannequin dolls. The dolls are ink-signed “Lindsey Strohmeyer March 1994”. $400/600
216. Six Amusing Miniature Dolls by NIADA Artist Tine Kamerbeek
6” (15 cm.) Each is one-piece sculpted figure, each with different pose, and each having sculpted or cloth costumes, several with attached fairy wings,
one with sculpted skates. One is signed on foot by NIADA artist Tine Kamerbeek. $500/800
217. Fairy with Magic Wand
by NIADA Artist Tine Kamerbeek
12” (30 cm.) h. 12” x 6” wooden base. Posed seated upon a sculpted white cloud is a winged fairy of hand-sculpted clay head with welldefined features, blonde mohair wig with braid, and unusual body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips and knees, sheer white gauzy gown, silver slippers and holding magic
wand with dangling stars, on original wooden base.
NIADA artist Tine Kamerbeek. $400/600
218. “Spooky Water” by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) including stand. Polymer clay sculpted woman with glass eyes, white mohair wig and gardening ensemble including hat covered with autumn leaves is standing upon original wooden base with tin watering can lettered “Spooky Water” in her right hand and which she is using to sprinkle water on three horrified jack-o-lantern pumpkins. The base is hand-lettered “Spooky Water by Annie Wahl” NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $400/500
219. Witch with Broomstick and Black Cat by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
10” (25 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay head with laughing expression, hands and legs, depicting witch riding astride her wooden-handled broom upon which is also riding a sculpted black cat, posed on original wooden stand which is scattered with autumn leaves and jack o’ lanterns. NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $300/400
220. Frog Prince by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Posed upon original standing is cheerful-faced fellow with deeplysculpted features of polymer clay sculpted head glass eyes, side smiling expression with tiny tongue tip, white mohair wig, cloth torso, polymer clay arms and legs, painted black shoes, costume including tall black hat, and clasping a little sculpted frog whose tongue is also sticking out. The base is penciled “Frog Prince Annie Wahl 2004”. American NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, 2004. $400/500
221. Older Woman as Mermaid on Unusual Base
10” (25 cm.) Posed resting upon a rock at the edge of a heavy glass base with embedded seashells to appear as though the seaside, is a merry mermaid as older woman, of hand-sculpted polymer clay with tiny eyes, wide beaming smile, teeth, green velvet enwrapped cloth torso and fish tail and accessories including tiny seashell necklace. Late 1990s. $400/500
222. Peddler Lady with Tray of Wares by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Hand-sculpted of polymer clay portrait doll of older woman with tiny blue glass eyes and incised wrinkles, white mohair wig, padded armature cloth torso, polymer clay hand and legs, is costumed as traditional peddler woman with red cape and carries a wooden tray laden with a plenitude of miniature notions and novelties. With original Anne Wahl label on under and handlettered #13208. NIADA artist, Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $400/500
223. “Organ Grinder” by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
12” (30 cm.) Posed upon original wooden stand is hand-sculpted polymer clay portrait of organ grinder with defined aged wrinkles, glass eyes, white mohair wig and moustache, cloth torso, sculpted hands and shoes, artist-made costume and accessories including decorated wooden faux organ and little monkey. The underside of base is lettered “#15099 Organ Grinder by Annie Wahl”. NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s.
$400/500
224. “Pretty Playful Papillon” by NIADA
Artist Annie Wahl
13” (33 cm.) including h. of wings).
Bald-headed older man sculpted of polymer clay has blue glass eyes, tufts of hair behind each ear, cloth torso and sculpted hands and bare feet, wearing jersey costume and with attached yellow spotted butterfly wings, holding ball in each hand. Lettered on underside “#09898 Pretty Playful Papillon by Annie Wahl”. American NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s. $400/500
225. Lady Butterfly with Colorful Wings by NIADA Artist Annie Wahl
13” (33 cm.) including h. of wings). Older woman sculpted of polymer clay has blue glass eyes, tufts of hair peeking from beneath brown cap with attached antennae, cloth torso and sculpted hands and bare feet, wearing jersey costume and with attached colorful butterfly wings. American NIADA artist Annie Wahl, late 1990s (illegible pencil signature). $400/500
226. “Jinx”
Framed Print by Kathie Olivas
27” (69 cm.) high and 21 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 15.75” high and 10 ½” wide. Archival ink art print depicting a figure wearing a horned headpiece and a large ruffled collar. Signed “Kathie Olivas, 5/40.” American, Kathie Olivas, “Jinx,” No. 5/40, c.2010s. $300/400
227. Artist Proof “Tamburina” Framed Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
25” (64 cm.) high and 26” wide, including frame. Image measures 14 ½” high and 15 ½” wide. Giclee art print depicting a figure emerging from a drum on wheels pulled by a small mouse made of bells and whistles. Signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, AP 3/5.”
Sammarinese, Nicoletta Ceccoli, “Tamburina,” Artist Proof No. 3/5, 2006. $300/400
228. Fairy in Rose Petal
Costume by NIADA Artist Tine Kamerbeek
auburn mohair and unusual one-piece body of under-sized slender size, sheer gauzy rose gown, over applied lace undergarments, painted shoes, rose petals at shoulders, and attached wire-framed sheer wings with gold threading. NIADA artist Tine Kamerbeek. $600/800
229. “Leda” Framed Print by Nicoletta Ceccoli
28” (71 cm.) high and 22 ½” wide, including frame. Image measures 17 ½” high and 13” wide. Giclee art print depicting a young girl sitting on a red sofa holding a swan. Signed “Nicoletta Ceccoli, 46/50.”
230. Figural Art Depicting Swimming Lessons by Esther Luttikhuizen
16” (41 cm.) x 16” base. A wooden base designed to appear as swimming pool has painted canvas floor to simulate water, while resting on the water are thirteen babies with raised detail of modeling, and thirteen waist-up figures of firmly-stuffed women, each with intricate stitching to achieve shape, and with oil-painted smiling facial features, swimsuit and white swim cap. The frame is signed “Esther Luttikhuizen 1981”. The American artist is notable for her hand-stitched and painted dolls, as depicted in a 1990 video “Small Worlds” which described her work and philosophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FU5vtQqsAE
$600/800
231. Figural Art of Depicting Workout
Poses by Esther Luttikhuizen
20” (51 cm.) x 20” wooden platform. Figures are 7”-11”. Arranged upon a wooden platform with padded leatherette cover are six cloth figural dolls, each firmly-stuffed, intricately stitched to achieve various poses, and with hand-painted costumes and faces. The base is signed “Luttikhuizen 1989”. An article about the artist appeared in the New York Times 11/20/1978 noting that the artist “specializes in interpreting paintings and photographs in soft sculpture” while a Washington Post article of 8/26/1978 noted that the artist’s work has gone “through many shapes...to capture from a pile of fabric and a box of paint all the stretch and magic a doll can hold”. American artist Esther Luttikhuizen, 1989. $600/800
232. Seated Girl with Butterfly Wings by Jane Bradbury
18” (46 cm.) Posed seated with folded legs and expressively posed hands is hand-sculpted polymer clay young girl with pale blonde hair, blue glass eyes, sculpted teeth, padded cloth body, wearing artist-created lace gown and with attached wire-framed butterfly wings with painted detail, posed on original wooden stand. The doll is incised “Jane Bradbury”. American artist,
Jane Bradbury, early 2000s.
$300/400
233. Butterfly Character by NIADA Artist Gail Lackey
5 ½” (14 cm.) Hand-sculpted elfin like character of polymer clay is posed seated with crossed ankles, arms extended, blue glass eyes, dark eye shadow, wispy blonde mohair wig, delicate costume and with attached butterfly wings. NIADA artist Gail Lackey, late 1990s. $300/400
234. Blue-Eyed Baby with Swivel Head
by Jane Bradbury
17” (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted polymer clay swivel head on original shoulderplate, hands and legs with bare feet, softly-stuffed cloth body, with blue glass inset eyes, fretful expression, subtly-blushed cheeks, wispy blonde hair, and with original pink knit costume. The doll is incised “Jane Bradbury”. American artist Jane Bradbury, early 2000s. $300/400
235. Seated Blue-Eyed Toddler in Vintage Costume
by Jane Bradbury
14” (36 cm.) seated. Hand-sculpted polymer clay shoulderhead of young toddler with bright expression, blue glass eyes, slightly-parted lips, subtle blushing, blonde mohair curls, firm cloth body posed seated, polymer clay arms and legs with expressive fingers and curled toes, wearing vintage baby dress with lace trim, undergarments. Incised “Jane Bradbury” on shoulderplate. American artist Jane Bradbury, early 2000s. $300/400
236.
“Cinderella” with Elegant Ballgown and Fan
by Alexandra Kukinova
19” (48 cm.) including stand. Posed upon a wooden stand is a porcelain head doll with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, outlined blue eyes, light blonde
mohair wig with dainty curls, padded cloth armature torso and upper limbs, porcelain lower arms and legs, wearing splendid gold brocade gown with rich applique rhinestones and pannier gathers at the side, matching shoes, necklace and bracelet, and gilt fan. Alexander Kukinova, early 2000s. $600/800
237. Jester with Sculpted Cap by NIADA
Artist Kathryn Walmsley
9” (23 cm.) Posed upon original wooden base is jester with paper mache head and painted facial features and decorations, sculpted jester hat with
beads at tip, softly-stuffed cloth armature body, paper mache hands with painted gloves, and yellow stockinged painted legs, original artist-created costume. By artist Kathryn Walmsley. $200/300
238. Porcelain Lady with Flowing Hair and Blue Wings
14” (36 cm.) All-porcelain adult woman with sculpted blonde hair flowing away from back of head as though flying, painted facial features, voluptuous body with jointing at shoulders and hips, and with sculpted hand-painted porcelain wings, posed on wooden base. $300/400
239. “Madge Overbee”
Porcelain Doll by NIADA Artist, Elizabeth Brandon
17” (43 cm.) All-porcelain woman, with swivel head and waist, jointing at shoulders and hips of her voluptuous body, flat-sculpted derriere to allow seated pose, legs modeled bent with feet posed for heels and with sculpted and painted stockings and black heels, separately sculpted fingers, bright red curly hair, blue eyes with rich outlined shadow, full dark lips, wearing blue silk dress and black heels. “Madge Overbee” by NIADA artist Elizabeth Brandon, OOAK. 1989. $400/500
240. Porcelain Vignette “Mama’s Lipstick” by Vickie Arentz
18” (46 cm.) Seated upon a burgundy velvet covered chair is young girl with porcelain shoulderhead, arms and legs crossed at ankles, painted facial features, blue eyes, applied lashes, mouth posed as though puckered and about to apply the lipstick she holds in her right hand while she gazes at herself in mirror held in left hand, artist-created silk costume, red auburn mohair wig. There is repair at the left knee. Incised in script on back shoulderplate “Vickie Arentz ‘01”. American artist Vickie Arentz, 2001. $400/500
241. Little School Girl by Pat and Glen East
15” (38 cm.) Standing upon original wooden base is light brown-complexioned girl with head tilted to the side and gazing upwards, blue glass eyes, black curly hair, padded cloth torso, brown polymer clay arms and legs, wearing modern school girl costume and shoes. Incised East Art Originals, American Pat and Glen East, late 1990s.
$200/400
242. Asian Girl with White Ball by Pat and Glen East
10” (25 cm.) Posed seated with head inclined to the side as though curious, the young girl, hand-sculpted of polymer clay, has dark glass eyes, closed mouth with hint of smile, black hair, padded cloth torso and polymer clay arms and legs, wearing metallic fabric tunic, silk short, slippers and holding large white ball, on original wooden stand. Incised East Art Originals, American Pat and Glen East, late 1990s. $200/300
243. “We Have the Power” Child Doll Reaching for the Stars by Pat and Glen East
18” (46 cm.) Posed upon the top of a world globe that is resting upon a wooden stand is a brown-complexioned girl with polymer clay head and legs, brown glass eyes, brown hair, with right arm reaching upward, and wearing school costume with lettered shirt “We have the Power to maker our dreams come true”. Incised East Art Originals, American Pat and Glen East, late 1990s. $400/500
244. Harlequin Barbie and Ken
by Magia 2000, OOAK
12” (30 cm.) Including Barbie with auburn hair, hand-painted Mackie face, Model Muse style body with detailed Mardi Gras style costume in harlequin print with pouf short shirt, long train, hand-beading,
stockings, boots and hat with rhinestone mask. And matching Ken with articulated body, hat, black mask, two-piece harlequin suit with ruffled collar, handbeading and rhinestones. Created by the “Magia 2000” comprised of the late Mario Pagline and Gianni Grosse for their 2013 collection. $800/1000
245. Japanese-Inspired Barbie
Dolls by Magia, OOAK
12” (30 cm.) Including Barbie in elaborate ensemble of silk and Japanese kimono fabric, detailed beading, exceptional detail to gloves, boots and hat, with blonde bobbed hairstyle, hand painted face,“Model Muse” style body. And OOAK silkstone Barbie with
light brunette hair with highlights, tan skin tone, vintage style face with hand painted features, ensemble made of Japanese brocade fabric, trimmed in fur and includes fur hat, long red gloves, jewelry and detailed shoes. The dolls were created by the late duo “Magia 2000” comprised of the late Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi for their 2013 Collection. $800/1000
246. Pair, Mardi Gras Show
Girls by Magia, OOAK
12” (30 cm.) Including tan Barbie with Model Muse body, voluminous pale hand-rooted hairstyle, handpainted face, sequin and beaded costume with flowing tulle and rhinestone train, rhinestone platform heels.
And Model Muse Barbie with hand-painted face, hand-beaded transparent costume with faux fur trim, detailed stockings and shoes, headdress with marabou trim. The pair were created by the late duo “Magia 2000” comprised of the late Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi for their 2013 Collection. $800/1000
