Pinocchio “blue Fairy”, Ltd Ed 6/25, 1986 Wicket Originals By Faith Wick
PLEASE TAKE A BIT OF TIME TO VISIT OUR STORE & CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS! YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!!**I HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE PUTTING UP FOR AUCTION, SEVERAL OF OUR FINE COLLECTION OF FAITH WICK ORIGINAL "LITTLE PEOPLE" CHARACTERS – IN THIS CASE . . ."THE BLUE FAIRY" Aka "THE FAIRY WITH TURQUOISE HAIR"!SHE IS PART OF OUR 30+ YEAR COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WORKS FROM FAMOUS CHARACTER ARTISANS OF WHICH FAITH WICK IS ONE.**In 1978, Faith Formed Wicket Originals, A Cottage Industry Composed Of Fine Craftsmen Around The United States, Offering Fine Quality, Original, Dressed Sculptures In VERY LIMITED Editions To The Discerning Collector. Faith Would Sculpt The Original "Little Person" Character/doll In Clay, Then A "master Mold Maker" Would Create A Mold Into Which The "porcelain Artisan" Would Pour The Porcelain "slip" To Obtain The "green Ware" Which, After Careful Cleaning, Would Be Fired In A Kiln. Next Would Come The Porcelain Painter, Body Maker, Costume Maker, Wig Maker, &, Where Necessary, The Leather Worker, Weaver, Metal Worker, Glass Blower, Woodworker, & Any Other Artisans Required To Complete The Piece. Within A Few Years, EFFANBEE Doll Company Asked Her To Design Dolls For Them, & Her Career Took On The New Dimension Of Designing Dolls & Gift Ware For Not Only EFFANBEE, But Also ENESCO, SILVESTRI/BALOS, DAKIN, DOLLSPART, & Others.The Founder Of The National Institute Of American Doll Artists, Helen Bullard, Has Written Faith’s Biography, & Seeley Ceramics Has Produced Two Books Outlining & Explaining Her Sculpting Techniques.Up For Auction Is Faith’s Interpretation Of The "BLUE FAIRY", Limited Edition 6/25, WICKET ORIGINALS, 1986. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PARTICULAR CHARACTER IS A PIECE OF DOLL MAKING HISTORY IN THE USA! Faith Is Well Known For Her Creativity & The Abundance Of Her Designs – Especially Interpretations Of Children’s Stories & Fairy Tales. This Particular Character, The "BLUE FAIRY" Is Her Original Interpretation Of The Character From The Original 1883 Carlo Collodi Novel THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO Called "THE FAIRY WITH THE TURQUOISE HAIR". She Repeatedly Appears At Critical Moments In Pinocchio’s Wanderings To Admonish The Little Wooden Puppet To Avoid Bad Or Risky Behavior. Although The Naively Willful Marionette Initially Resists Her Good Advice, He Later Comes To Follow Her Instruction. She In Turn Protects Him, And Later Enables His Assumption Of Human Form, Contrary To The Prior Wooden Form.The Character Is The Inspiration For The BLUE FAIRY In Disney’s Animated Adaption Of The Story. THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO Is Considered A Canonical Piece Of Children’s Literature & Has Inspired Hundreds Of New Editions, Stage Plays, Merchandising & Movies, Such WALT DISNEY’s Iconic Animated Version, & Commonplace Ideas Such As A Liar’s Long Nose. According To Extensive Research Done By The Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi In The Late 1990s & Based On UNESCO Sources, THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO Has Been Adapted In Over 260 Languages Worldwide. That Makes It The Most Translated Non-religious Book In The World, & One Of The Best-selling Books Ever Published. According To Francelia Butler, It Remains "the Most Widely Read Book In The World After The Bible."These Original Porcelain Characters From "Wicket Originals" Were Only Available Directly To A Select Group Of Collectors & Have Been Passed Down Or Sold From Those Collectors.IT IS CRITICAL TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF RETAINING A RECORD OF THE "PROVENANCE" (HISTORY OF OWNERSHIP) OF THESE FINE COLLECTIBLES. PERSONALLY, I CAN DOCUMENT EACH STAGE OF OWNERSHIP (A CLEAN PROVENANCE) FOR THIS PARTICULAR COLLECTIBLE. The "BLUE FAIRY’s" Head, Hair, Hands, & Lower Arms Are Hand Painted Porcelain, As Are Her Lower Legs, & Slippers. Pay Special Attention To The Detailed Hand Painting Of Her Face & Hair, As Well As The Delicate Detail Of Her Hands. Her Body Is A Stuffed Fabric Over A Wire Armature. PERFECT FOR THE COLLECTOR OF STORYBOOK CHARACTER MEMORABILIA, PARTY/EVENT PLANNERS, OR JUST AS A SMALL PIECE OF THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN DOLL MAKING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP!THIS MASTERFULLY CRAFTED CHARACTER SCULPTURE WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL SHOWPIECE ON THE LIBRARY SHELF OR ON THE TOP OF A CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE ROOM OF YOUR OWN LITTLE PRINCESS!CHARACTER MEASUREMENTS:Height = 23" (28" W/hat)Width = 6"Depth = 6"Weight = 3.5 LbsTHIS IS A VERY RARECOLLECTIBLE – A FIND ONE IS NOT LIKELY TO COME BY AGAIN IN PRIVATE HANDS!!ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE!PLEASE REVIEW PICTURES AS THEY PROVIDE A VISUAL AID TO MY NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION!!CONDITIONMany Of My Items Are Vintage Or Artisan; Accordingly, There May Be Some Issues With Individual Pieces That Are Associated With Either The Passage Of Time Or The Artisan Individuality Of The Item. I Have Looked Over Each Item To Detect Any Major Flaws. Any Serious Damage, Fading Or Discoloration That I Can Perceive Will Be Disclosed; However Small Flaws (i.e. Imperfections In The Glaze/paint, Loose Stones, Etc.) May Be Missed.ALL OF MY COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN STORED IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT IN OUR SMOKE-FREE, PET-FRIENDLY HOME.Please Email With Any Questions; We Will Answer Promptly, ASAP!POLICIESWe Only Accept PayPal. Payment Must Be Received Within Three (3) Days Of Auction Ending. If We Have Not Received Payment Or A Message Requesting More Time Within The Three (3) Days, An Unpaid Item Report Will Be Filed. We Are Always Happy To Help, So Please Do Not Hesitate To Contact Us With Any Questions Or Issues.SHIPPINGDomestic Shipping:All Orders Shipped USPS PRIORITY MAIL OR PARCEL SELECT With Delivery Confirmation, Unless Otherwise Requested By The Buyer Or Out Of Necessity Due To Size Or Weight. Price Quoted Is For Within The Continental United States Only.International Shipping:INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: All Orders Are Shipped Using ‘s Global Program.RETURNSYour POSITIVE Feedback Rating Is Very Important To Us! Please Message Us Through If You Are Not Satisfied With Your Purchase Before Leaving Feedback. We Will Do Our Very Best To Offer A Fair Resolution. ANY RETURNS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER, BOTH IN PREPARATION & COST, & MUST BE RETURNED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IN THE SAME CONDITION AS RECEIVED.ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PROCESS TO THE BUYER MUST BE DOCUMENTED & RELAYED TO THE SELLER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT BY THE BUYER!I DO MY VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE ALL OF MY ITEMS. Returns Accepted ONLY If The Item Does Not Match Photos Or Description. Buyer’s Remorse Is Not Included In This Category! Please Purchase Wisely.Please Refer To All Measurements Provided & Contact Us If You Need Further Information Or Clarifications. Please Note That Colors Can Vary Greatly Among Computer Monitors And Their Settings. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED BECAUSE OF A COLOR DISCREPANCY. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT THE COLOR OF AN ITEM, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE CLARIFICATION OR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BEFORE YOU BID!A 20% Store Restock Fee Will Be Charged On All Returns & Will Be Deducted From The Refund Of The Original Sales & Price.THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY MY STORE!PLEASE FOLLOW ME & ADD ME TO YOUR FAVORITES FOR NEWLY LISTED ITEMS EVERY WEEK! I PROMISE QUALITY, COMMUNICATION, & SATISFACTION!IF YOU HAVE A MOMENT, PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE FUN, VINTAGE OBJECTS & ITEMS FOR YOUR COLLECTIONS & HOME!! Model – WHf0de97988c0f2f7e
Brand/artist – Wicket Originals
Doll Size – 23"
Doll Gender – Girl Doll
Features – Porcelain & Stuffed Muslin Over Wire Armature Artist Made Handmade
Country/region Of Manufacture – United States
Year – 1986
Theme – Storybook Characters
Story – Pinocchio
Artist – Faith Wick
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Pinocchio “blue Fairy”, Ltd Ed 6/25, 1986 Wicket Originals By Faith Wick
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