MATTHEW Porcelain Baby Doll from Ashton Drake Galleries, by artist Yolanda Bello - Edwin M. Knowles China Company
Handcrafted, hand-painted, limited edition work.
Numbered and signed on back of neck.
Roughly 11" seated.
Matthew has porcelain legs, hands and head with a soft body. Legs, hands and head are hand finished to a velvet-smooth bisque finish and hand painted.
He shows off his Navy dress whites as a mini Sailor.
Comes in original Yolanda Picture Perfect Babies doll box, plus also the original Ashton Drake shipping box.
Includes all original paperwork - COA, artist statement, doll info.
Matthew is the 2nd in the Yolanda Bello series.
From a smoke-free environment. One owner.
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Includes:
Dress Whites Sailor Suit, Blanket, Mat, COA, Certificate of Authenticity, Artist Statement, Signed and Dated Limited Edition Doll, Original Ashton Drake Shipping Box, Original Picture Perfect Babies Doll Box, Accessories, Hat
For over three decades, The Ashton-Drake Galleries has been serving the collectible doll community with the most exquisite doll creations. Their collectible dolls span a wide range of themes and topics, from babies to brides and celebrities. They stress that the most important characteristic of any doll is the artist. The artist is who gives each special creation life and personality. And over the years, they've had the opportunity to work with the best in the field.
The first Doll -
In 1985: Yolanda Bello created “Jason” – the first-ever limited-edition porcelain doll offered by The Ashton-Drake Galleries. A year later, she brought “Matthew” to life. Matthew remains their best-selling porcelain baby doll to date.
Handmade: Yes
Artist: Yolanda Bello
Character: Navy Sailor, Sailor Baby, Nautical Doll, Dress Whites, Mini Sailor
Character Family: Picture Perfect Babies
Clothing: Navy Sailor Dress Whites
Item Width: 7 in
Doll Eye Color: Blue Green
Product Line: Pictures Perfect Babies by Yolanda Bello
Material: China/Porcelain
Theme: Babies
Series: Picture Perfect Babies - Sailor
Doll Size: 11 in
Type: Porcelain Doll
Doll Hair Color: Light Brown
Features: Vintage, Collector Edition, Collector Toy
Vintage: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1987
Item Length: 7 in
Signed: Yes
Signed By: Yolando Bello
Packaging: Original (Opened)
Item Weight: 2 lb 16 oz
Set Includes: Dress Whites Sailor Suit, Blanket, Mat, COA, Certificate of Authenticity, Artist Statement, Signed and Dated Limited Edition Doll, Original Ashton Drake Shipping Box, Original Picture Perfect Babies Doll Box, Accessories, Hat
Brand: The Ashton-Drake Galleries
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Doll Gender: Boy Doll
Franchise: Edwin M. Knowles