I can't go back far enough in her auctions - but this is Mary Holstad, and she also designs Ganz Bears and animals. When I first saw one of her auctions it was up into the $$$$. Very cute Yorkies, would love to have one but not for this much.
However, I'm the same way as some of the other posters. An artist original doll (or animal as the case may be) would be wonderful to have if money was no object.
posted on March 27, 2005 10:16:52 AM new
Please tell me -- what is the winner likely to do with this baby? Unlike a sculpture, you wouldn't display it in your living room. Or would you?
posted on March 27, 2005 04:50:56 PM new
I, personally, would display in a cabinet, under a glass "dome" or in an antique doll bassinet. I would definitely want to protect it from dust and damage.
I have known several doll collectors and these are the way they display their "treasures".
posted on March 27, 2005 07:05:41 PM new
Wow, this doll looks so realistic...I would probably be able to strap it in a car seat and use the carpool lane.
posted on March 28, 2005 03:43:16 AM new
Actually, I would love to have one of my own to use as a prop for my finished crocheted baby items to sell on ebay. Using a regular baby doll makes it seem that the items are for a doll and not a baby. Having such a realistic baby doll would definitely be alot nicer for my pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have $1500 to blow. Perhaps I'll take a look into the Franklin Mint dolls. They look realistic without the expense.
posted on March 28, 2005 03:55:17 AM new
I have one of the original anatomically correct dolls. It's from 1988. They were taken off the shelves because some people found them offensive. IMO, it looks nowhere near real. More like an alien baby, LOL! But, my mother gave it to me and for that, I love it. It sits on my bed.
I like the idea of keeping it in an antique bassinette. Maybe even with an antique christening gown on with some hand crocheted lace blankets from Bizzy.
Perhaps I'll take a look into the Franklin Mint dolls. They look realistic without the expense.