Porcelain DISPLAY doll “Humpty Dumpty”, Faith Wick ORIGINAL ,1981

Description

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I AM PUTTING UP FOR AUCTION, SEVERAL OF OUR FINE COLLECTION OF FAITH WICK ORIGINAL "LITTLE PEOPLE" CHARACTERS - THIS ONE BASED ON ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS ENGLISH TALES/RIDDLES - IN THIS CASE . . .
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HUMPTY DUMPTY
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HE IS PART OF OUR 30+ YEAR COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS FROM FAMOUS CHARACTER ARTISANS OF WHICH FAITH WICK IS ONE.
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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 "greenware" 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 leatherworker, 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 & giftware for not only EFFANBEE, but also ENESCO, SILVESTRI/BALOS, DAKIN, & 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 Wick's original rendition of
“HUMPTY DUMPTY”
Faith is well known for her creativity & the abundance of her designs - especially interpretations of historical characters, characters from children's stories, fairy tales, & the circus.
The head, hands, & lower arms of "HUMPTY" are hand painted porcelain.  Pay special attention to the detailing of his funny egg-shaped head & the hand painting of it, as well as his somewhat refined & even aristocratic hands.  He is attired in the pantalooned suit of a boy of the early 17th century.
I could bore you to death with what I know about this most famous English folktale, but if you are truly interested in its fascinating history, check it out on Wikipedia.  You'll love the interpretations!
THIS FAITH WICK RENDITION OF "HUMPTY DUMPTY" COULD WELL BE THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN PRIVATE HANDS, SO IT IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR.
ONCE AGAIN I PRESENT, FOR YOUR PLEASURE, A TREASURE IN PORCELAIN THE LIKES OF WHICH YOU ARE NOT LIKELY TO COME BY AGAIN.
All of the Wicket Originals were only available directly to a select group of collectors &, like the "MADE IN AMERICA" treasures they are, have been passed down or sold from those collectors.  I am one of those who has the originals.  I am looking to pass them on to others who respect & cherish original craftsmanship & wish to preserve it.
"HUMPTY DUMPTY"
HAS NO ORIGINAL BOX, AS THE EARLY WICKET ORIGINALS DID NOT HAVE TRADEMARKED "WICKET ORIGINAL" BOXES,
BUT HE DOES COME WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) SIGNED BY FAITH.
THIS IS JUST AN INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL COLLECTIBLE FROM
THE
PREMIER AMERICAN DOLLMAKER - A SMALL PIECE OF THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN DOLL MAKING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP!
MEASUREMENTS:
Height = 19”
Width = 8"
Depth = 5"
Weight = 2 lbs.
HUMPTY'S WALL:
Height = 8.25”
Width = 12.5"
Depth = 3.5"
Weight = 5 lbs. 2 oz.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE!
PLEASE REVIEW PICTURES AS THEY PROVIDE A VISUAL AID TO MY NARRATIVE!!
DOLL STAND IS INCLUDED IN LISTING!
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT EVERYTHING IN MY SHOP INVENTORY IS COMPRISED OF ITEMS THAT JOHN & I HAVE COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS - NOT ACQUIRED FROM AN AUCTION OR AN ESTATE!  IF THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN USED, THE USE HAS BEEN MODERATE & THE CARE TAKEN WAS PERSONAL & WITH LOVE.  I CAN VOUCH FOR CONDITION & PROVENANCE ON EVERYTHING.
CONDITION
Many 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, slipped stitches, pulled threads in the costume, drying of glue or loss of elasticity due to age, etc.) may be missed.
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SHIPPING
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CAILYNS COLLECTIBLES,
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ALL BUYERS PAY ONLY THE EXACT AMOUNT THAT IT TAKES ME TO SHIP MY TREASURES TO YOU SO THAT THEY CAN BECOME YOUR TREASURES
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ANY OVERAGE IN SHIPPING COSTS, PAID BY THE BUYER AT TIME OF PURCHASE FROM
CAILYNS COLLECTIBLES,
ABOVE THE EXACT SHIPPING COST WILL BE REIMBURSED TO THE BUYER
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RETURNS
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Returns accepted ONLY if the item does not match photos or description.
Buyer's remorse is not included in this category!  Please purchase wisely.
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