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Common abbreviations: 
Open: Open Edition 
LE: Limited Edition 
OOAK: One-of-a-Kind 

BABY DOLL

Ady 
Miroslava Brodlova 
14 inches, Open, $895. Resin. Glass eyes, silk goat mohair wig. Cotton dress, leather shoes. Wig made by Nina Puppenfee. 

Elliott 
Dawn Donofrio 
19 inches, Open, $6,000. Super-soft blend, full-body silicone doll. Dark brown hair, blue Faria eyes. Cloth diaper. Sculpted, molded, cast, and painted by the artist. Has full-body armature to aid in posing. Rooted by Deanna Rahill.  

Harmony 
Ashton-Drake Galleries 
18 inches, Open, $139.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head for stability, and weighted cloth body. Brown/hazel plastic inset eyes, brown hand-rooted synthetic hair. Custom-designed clothes include a ribbed interlock ruffle bubble outfit and a flower-accented headband. Posable, hand-painted, and handcrafted. Includes certificate of authenticity. Produced from a sculpt by Ping Lau. 

CHILD DOLL

Charlotte 
Kaye Wiggs 
17 inches, LE (one preorder period), $500. Resin BJD. Brown glass eyes. Comes bald and nude. 

Chrisy and Her Layette 
Beverly Stoehr 
12.5 inches, LE 1, $649. Resin 15-piece BJD. Handmade blue glass eyes, soft blond wig. Comes with a soft cotton dress, white underclothing, a holiday dress, a pink knit coat, a sleeper outfit, and bonnets. Artist collaborated with Bonnie Larson and Kay Treble on the layette. 

Katja 
Miroslava Brodlova 
18 inches, Open, $1,150. Resin. Glass eyes, synthetic mohair wig and goat hair wig. Cotton dress. First wig made by Nina Puppenfee. 

Lisa 
Zofia and Henry Zawieruszynski 
32 inches, LE 1, $1,950. Vinyl and cloth body. Masterpiece hazel eyes; curly blond human hair. Silk and cotton dress with laces. Comes with her cloth doll. 

Tuppi Cricket 
Rose Lacefield 
7 inches, Open, $390. Cream and chocolate resin. Custom mohair soft caps. Costuming by Phillipa Lawrence. Cream Tuppi face-up by Charlene Smith. Chocolate Tuppi face-up by the artist. 

TEEN/ADULT DOLL  

Angel of Peace 
Ashton-Drake Galleries  
18 inches, Open, $179.95. Artist’s resin, cloth body. Head is on a swivel neck plate. Blue hand-painted eyes, blond synthetic wig. Baroque-style gown of pale blue with golden trim, as well as a shimmering tulle skirt. Includes faux feather wings. Illuminating lantern and plays “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted. Certificate of authenticity. 

Gloria 
Rhonda Ingram  
12 inches, LE 16, $635. Artist’s cast resin. Glass eyes, hand-painted faux fur hair with handmade flowers. Cotton and synthetic fabrics, earrings, crocs. Sculpt, molds, casting, and finishing completed 100% in studio. Chair not included. 

Isabella 
Beverly Stoehr  
14.5 inches, LE 1, $540. Resin BJD. Handmade glass eyes, red Tibetan mohair wig handmade by artist. Dressed as a one of a kind, the doll’s outfit is shades of green and beige and features a drop waist. Made of light wools and silk. Has matching hat and knitted trims. Comes signed with a certificate of authenticity.  

Princess Alena 
Zofia and Henry Zawieruszynski  
33 inches, LE 1, $1,950. Vinyl and cloth body. Green masterpiece eyes, blond curly human hair. Embroidered long silk dress. 

Scarlett O’Hara  
Anna Maryina  
5.7 inches, Open, $1,000. The doll, crafted in dollhouse scale, is a representation of the character from Gone with the Wind. Poured from the artist’s original mold and meticulously finished. Eyes are hand-painted with china paints by the artist. Hair is made from viscose. The doll’s dress is made from silk, draped to create an authentic silhouette. Has an intricately designed cotton petticoat, paired with a hoop skirt custom-made by the artist. Plaster pedestal is handcrafted by the artist.  

FANTASY DOLL 

Butterfly Echo 
Aidamaris Roman  
15 inches, OOAK, $3,500. Silky white porcelain, real cowhide leather, stainless steel springs. Face and green eyes hand-painted with layers of permanent china paints. Handcrafted mohair wig. Victorian-inspired multilayered dress and corset are handmade. Hand-dyed aged fabrics used for the outfit and shoes, along with layered tulle and organza. Hand-sewn beadwork. Needle-engraved body art tattoos. Handsculpted roses and flowers adorn the headpiece and fairy shoes. 

Malina 
Zofia and Henry Zawieruszynski  
33 inches, LE 1, $1,950. Vinyl and cloth body. Masterpiece light blue eyes, long blond hair. Outfit made of silk, cotton, and lace. Leather shoes. 

Star Wars Padmé Amidala 
Ashton-Drake Galleries  
15 inches, Open, $199.95. Premium artist’s resin, cloth body. Head is on a swivel neck plate. Hand-painted light brown eyes, synthetic wig. Headdress showcasing the Jewel of Zenda frames her face and wig. Hooded tabard features golden embroidery. Gown has wide angel sleeves and faux fur trim. Hand-painted vinyl sein jewels. Handcrafted and hand-painted makeup. Officially licensed. Certificate of authenticity. 

OOAK BABY DOLL 

Gumdrop 
Gregg Ortiz  
28 inches, OOAK, $5,500. Resin full-body sculpt, ball jointed. German blown-glass eyes in a plum color, human hair eyelashes, and a handknotted blond mohair wig. Couture doll is costumed in a unique teddy bear baby outfit made entirely from antique baby quilts, layered with intricate stitching and rich textures. She is posable and accompanied by her oversized alphabet cube. 

Kristi 
Jan Wright  
16 inches, OOAK, $1,500. Polymer clay head and limbs. Soft, posable doe-suede body. Blue glass eyes, pale blond mohair. Romper is a pastel-pink smocked La Petite Preemie. She’s holding a small stuffed bear prop. 

Lenny 
Lisa Olson  
23 inches, OOAK, $1,200. Polymer clay head and limbs, cloth body. Blue glass eyes, synthetic wig that is custom styled. Painted with heat-set Genesis paints and acrylic paints. Custom-made OOAK dress, slip, and bloomers. 

OOAK CHILD/TEEN DOLL

Amber 
Pat Moulton  
10 inches, OOAK, $475. Resin. Green hand-blown glass eyes, synthetic red wig. Cotton outfit with print and hand-dyed lace and collar. Felt shoes. Artist designed and handmade all elements of the outfit, including shoes, as well as the box and bear. Bear was sculpted from polymer clay. Wig, buttons, and eyes were outsourced. 

Margaret 
Elizabeth Cooper  
6 inches, OOAK, $125. Polymer clay, wire, paint. Black polymer eyes, mohair. Costume is linen, lace, and yarn. Holds protest sign accessory. Designed, sculpted, and costumed exclusively by the artist. 

Play Tyme 
Gregg Ortiz  
30 inches, OOAK, $5,600. Resin full-body sculpt. German blown-glass eyes, human hair eyelashes, and a handknotted black mohair wig. African American couture doll is hand-painted and airbrushed. Holds a metal and chenille hoop adorned with needlepoint floral accents, silk ribbons, and dyed ribbons. 

OOAK FANTASY DOLL

Greca Dougan Drahan, With Dragons Zurah & Zonk 
Joanne M. Merrick  
11.5 inches, OOAK, $1,995 set. ProSculpt for head, hands, and feet. Soft body with bendable arms and legs. Blue glass eyes, reddish-brown llama hair. Wearing a silk shirt; brocade tunic edged with red and gold trim; cord pants tucked in tall boots; leather belt and armband; detailed belt buckle; and gold button and trim on neckline. Also has a blue and gold shield. Zurah (larger dragon) has glass eyes; an oriental dragon saddle; leather reins and stirrups; and a curled tongue with her catch of the day: a large pearl. 

Gwen, the Fairy That Loved Shoes 
Elizabeth Cooper  
6 inches, OOAK, $125. Polymer clay. Black polymer eyes, sheep’s wool hair. Style: fairy chic. Outfit made with tulle and silk ribbon. Accessories include shoes and mirror. Designed, sculpted, and costumed exclusively by the artist. 

Heavenly Blue 
Gregg Ortiz  
34 inches, OOAK, $6,500. Resin full-body sculpt. German blown-glass eyes, human hair eyelashes, and a white human hair handknotted wig. Gown is composed of over 12 yards of layered ombre fabrics in shades of purple, transitioning from deep lavender to soft lilac. Has custom hinged Lucite etched in a 3D relief, creating wings that are moveable. 

Pauline's Prayers for America 
Kathy Bergen  
17.5 inches, OOAK, $185. Body is made from fabric filled with polyester stuffing. Head and face are sculpted from paper clay. Plastic blue eyes, reddish-brown yarn hair tied with a twist of red hearts. Face painted with acrylic paints. Wears a pink and white dress with dark pink and red highlights. Has a sculpted heart cavity in her chest, from which hearts of various sizes and colors are pouring. There are two fabric hearts sewn to her skirt. 

Sakura Aisen 
Ralf Schuchmann  
14 inches, OOAK, $499. Body is made of high-quality ABS; the head, hands, and feet are PVC. Hair is rooted by the artist in high-quality pink saran. It has a side part and is gelled to the back. Custom outfit is made of fabric with a floral print. Face paint is by YYJ (IG: Yingjiemoon). Comes with an extra set of hands (heart and grab hands), a doll stand, and a certificate of authenticity. He is tied in a lovely box. 

Sparklet the Fire Dragon 
Georgia Ossipov  
3.5 inches, OOAK, $290. Face, arms, legs, wings, and spikes are made with painted polymer clay. Body is made with faux fur fabric. Eyes are hand-painted glass of red color with golden accents. 

Treat Time 
Linda Zalme  
15 inches, OOAK, $5,600. Queen is made using tube and wire armature with foil, polymer clay, and acrylic paints. Has gray glass eyes and artist-made mohair wig. Clothes made of antique laces and cottons, silk, and leather. Dragon is made using tube and wire armature with foil, air-dry clay, metal findings, fabric, acrylic paints, and sealer. Has taxidermy snake's eyes and is topped with paper roses and a flower petal fringe. Handmade and artist-designed base. Antique crocheted rug. Hassock and step stool constructed from found objects. Serving bowl contains air-dry clay oranges. 

REBORN DOLL/SILICONE KIT 

Arie 
Susan Gibbs  
18 inches, LE 20, $7,200. Made with Psycho Paint, yearling mohair, and craft wire full-body armature. Has hand-applied eyebrows, milia, detachable tongue, healing umbilical stump, and scratch mark. Hair is directional mono-rooted. Sculpted by Elena Westbrook. Mohair by HP locks. 

Luna 
Stacey Haskins  
20 inches, LE, $7,000. Full-body silicone doll. Painted using translucent layers of Smooth-On silicone pigments. Hair is Angora and alpaca mohair blend. Sculpted, molded, and cast in silicone by Joanna Kazmierczak-Pietka. 

Peeka Holly Hobbie 
Star Shea  
16 inches, Open, $650. Painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints and sealed with a matte varnish. Nose, mouth, ears, and nails have been glossed. Has custom-made glass fantasy eyes. Lashes have been applied. Comes with a custom-created outfit, logo onesie, hat, diaper, custom shoes, vintage Amy doll (from Holly Hobbie), Holly Hobbie notebook, extra outfit, and birth certificate. Prototype for sculpt by Bonnie Brown and is signed by her. 

Theo 
Christine Woolley  
19 inches, LE, $1,125. Vinyl doll painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints. Painted hair. Textured skin with air-dry mediums. Rooted mohair eyelashes. Kit sculpted by Doris Moyers-Hornbogen. 

DOLL REPAINT/FACE-UP 

Alice 
April Norton  
13 inches, OOAK, $1,400. Fair resin BJD, acrylic paints, and other sealers used. Has hand-painted blue, side-glancing eyes; delicate brows; and hand-painted lashes. Body has 16 points of articulation and is blushed all over. Has a light mani/pedi. Sculpted by Dianna Effner. Outfit by Rachel Fisher. Shoes by Katerina of Aprilgirl KS. 

Custom Ruby Red Fashion Friends Camellia Doll 
Terry Lambert  
14.5 inches, LE 1, $460. Vinyl limited-edition doll customized with new OOAK sea glass eyes; new eyelashes; new wig; face/body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade dress created by the artist. 

Dana 
Shai Snyder Hoffer  
15 inches, Custom, $495. Vinyl Ruby Red Fashion Friends Kayla doll has been completely repainted using high-pigment acrylics and soft chalks. Auburn hair in loose ringlets frames her hand-painted light gray eyes and lashes. Costume designed and handcrafted by the artist. Features a handmade knit crop cardigan, long-sleeved jersey-knit top with ruffle sleeves, linen skirt with floral print, and heart-shaped yoke. Rosette-adorned knit hat, artist-made necklace, and coordinating socks and shoes complete the outfit. 

Hannah 
Brenda Mize  
11 inches, OOAK, $300. Handcrafted with artist-grade chalk pastels and acrylic gouache paints. Features hand-painted facial details and shading and is sealed with multiple protective coats. Soft modacrylic wig is securely attached, and she is dressed in a 1920s ensemble handcrafted by the artist. Sculpted by Dianna Effner as part of the Little Darling collection. 

Note: This doll is part of a full set titled Gatsby’s Muse and also appears in the Doll Fashion category.

Madde 
Charlene Smith  
18 inches, Open, $1,400. Soft pastels and watercolor pencils. Glass eyes and synthetic mohair wig. Wears an outfit by Lori Gould. 

Sue 
Laura Corti  
13 inches, OOAK, $865. Customized blank vinyl Dianna Effner Little Darling #5 in medium skin tone. 

DOLL FASHION 

18th Century Gown 
Joan Binkley  
22 inches, OOAK, $1,995. Black silk dress with pink chiffon petticoat. Garment adorned with elaborate appliques and trims. Twenty-thousand gems with gold mesh, beads, pearls, sequins, and silk flowers. In the style of garments from that era. Undergarments include pantalettes with pink pleated fabric and wide lace bottoms. Hoop is pink satin. Hoop overlay has white five-layer ruffle. Under petticoat is white satin. Petticoat is pink chiffon with wide ruffle adorned with white trim and a profusion of gems. Silk gown is fully lined in soft pink batiste. Sleeve flounce is lined in black sequins. Robert Tonner American Model doll wears rhinestone earrings and a pink rhinestone necklace. Basic pattern by Fletcher Pattern Company. Wig by Facets Boutique. Photos by the artist. 

Blue Moon 
Julie Manley  
12 inches, OOAK, $600. Vintage silk satin, freshwater pearls, glass beads. Freeform design based on sci-fi movie costumes and modern haute couture. Modeled by Integrity Toys doll Poppy Parker (Pretty in Polynesia). Artist’s repaint. 

Forest Bride 
Marie Adair  
1:3 scale, OOAK, $149.99. Embroidered mesh, satin, clear and pink sew-on rhinestones, crochet cotton, tulle, gimp trim, crinoline, snaps, memory wire, beading tube, silk flowers, faux butterfly. Rows of sew-on clear rhinestones decorate the bodice of the dress at the princess seams. Clear and pink sew-on rhinestones are randomly placed between those. Additional pink rhinestones were added sparingly on the skirt front. Bodice and skirt are of embroidered material. Bridal gown is modeled on Genesis, a tea-colored 58 cm Classic Smart Doll by Danny Choo. 

Gatsby's Muse 
Brenda Mize  
11 inches, OOAK, $300. Ensemble consists of a 1920s-era set that features a dress made from a silver sequin fabric with a subtle light tan backing. A row of rhinestone trim fringe embellishes a portion of the front of the dress. Black feather boa is draped around the shoulders. Silver hand-crocheted hat is accented with a black ribbon. Ensemble includes a pair of sheer black tights and black slip-ons, each topped with a decorative crystal. A handcrafted black velvet purse adorned with crystal and rhinestone trim fringe is on one arm, and she holds a permanently affixed cigarette with its holder. About the doll: Little Darling sculpt by Dianna Effner. Synthetic mohair wig can be restyled. Doll has been meticulously blushed, and her fingernails and toenails have been realistically painted and glossed. Has light blue hand-painted eyes. 

Marleigh's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 
Shai Snyder Hoffer  
15 inches, OOAK, $95. Hand-knit crop sweater is adorned with faux pearls and has buttons on reverse side. Layered skirt in a beautiful olive batik fabric with heart-shaped yolk is wrapped with a genuine leather belt. Boots are customized to match. Coordinating knit hat and bracelet included. Ivory polka-dot mesh wristlets complete the ensemble. Fits 15-inch Ruby Red Fashion Friends dolls. 

Surrounded by Flowers 
Nakia Powell  
17 inches, OOAK, $300. Paper, lace, and wire. The paper flowers are handmade. The dress and wig are made of paper as well. 

Vahalani (Hawaiian Sunset) 
Kathleen Hill  
22 inches, OOAK, $750. Sunset shades of orange, purple, fuchsia, and indigo. Purple silk/cotton lace trimmed pantaloons. Purple silk/cotton petticoat with black lace trim. Lined, trained, hand-dyed silk charmeuse skirt with satin pleated trim. Asymmetrical drapes of orange, fuchsia, and purple tricot form an overskirt. Ultrasuede lace-up sleeves with black lace frill. Variegated hand-dyed lace appliques in purple and orange on a purple bodice. Hand-dyed silk charmeuse drape attached to the sleeves. Silk ribbons, yarns, and ribbon and fabric flowers incorporated throughout the costume. Earrings and choker. Shoes decorated with purple ribbon. Swarovski crystal headdress has flowers, ribbons, and yarns. Robert Tonner American Model vinyl doll has two-tone long wavy blond synthetic wig, pale green/amber soft glass eyes, and applied upper lashes. Complete repaint and blushing by the artist.