Description: This is a lovely whimsical and playful Vintage handmade folk art "Ilonka" doll with hand painted papier mache head in rare lavendar colorway. Such a "Sweetheart" FACE!!. ALL Made by artist Ilona Werner-Martin in 1990. The Doll body and clothing is fabric designed and crafted in cotton from Charles Demery Souleiado imported from Provence France in lovely lighter shades of lavender, blues, greens and creams.Doll is wearing a co-ordinating, fun and traditional neckscarf that is detachable. And the skirt is embellished with a ruffle at the top. Such a great design feature and style. Adding to that is the apron to finish off the look!! exquisite!!AND another feature is how the bodice fabric was cut to show the fabric print like a "badge" or "brooch" in upper left chest area...superb in thought and execution. Kuddos to Ilona!!This particular Doll has a loop on back for hanging if desired. Dimensions: Length 22 1/2” x Width 6 3/4”. Weight: 12-13 oz.Doll was originally on display in a boutique from 1992 to 2004, then it went into storage until now. The fabric colors are as brite as they were when she was made in 1990. Doll was Never played with. Doll is in like new condition. Please view and zoom on pictures for details. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.My feedback score is very important to me. Please, if you are happy with your item, I would appreciate positive feedback.If you have concerns, please do not leave neutral or negative feedback before giving me a chance to address it. Thank you for shopping with me.
Price: 94.99 USD
Location: Port Orchard, Washington
End Time: 2024-08-27T07:03:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ilona Werner Martin
Signed By: artist
Size: 22.5 in
Signed: Yes
Material: Charles Demery Souleiado French Provancal Designer Fabrics
Region of Origin: California, USA
Subject: folkart
Type: DOLL
Format: paper mache and fabric soft sculpting
Year of Production: 1990
Unit Type: gal
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 22.5 in
Style: Folk Art
Theme: whimsical
Features: Original Design. Unique. French. Folkart. Whimsical.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: french folkart
Item Width: 6-7 inches
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1990