Niada Artist Dolls On Sale
All NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
Mayan Women by NIADA Artist Helen Kish - US $1,500
This pair of Mayan Women dolls were created by NIADA Artist Helen Kish in 1991 in an edition of 12. This pair is number 1 in the edition. The dolls are made entirely of porcelain and have been sculpted, dressed and hand painted by the Artist. They depict a Mayan grandmother and her grand daughter, and both dolls have expressions that attest to their close relationship. The dolls were purchased direct from the artist, and have been displayed in a glass case in a smoke free environment ever since. They are in excellent condition.
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Gypsy mother and child by Magge Head Kane US $250
Magge Head Kane created this Gypsy mother and child, in procelain and painted and dressed them as well. They are a lovely example of her work.
Scotty and Baby by Elizabeth Brandon Scotty US $80 , Baby Becky US $250
Scotty and Baby Becky by Elizabeth Brandon - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
These two dolls are completely separate and will be sold separately. They are both entirely made of porcelain, and are striking examples of the Artist's work. Scotty was purchased at the NIADA convention in 1986 and is 6-1/2 inches tall. He has painted eyes and mouth, and is hard to resist. Becky is an adorable 5 inch baby, with wispy blonde hair, and was created in 1989 and was purchased at the NIADA convention of that year. Becky is number 2 in a limited edition of 19, and comes complete with Elizabeth Brandon signed NIADA certificate.
Jessica by Carole Bowling $550
This lovely cloth doll by NIADA Artist Carole Bowling is beautifully painted. She is named Jessica and is number 9 in the edition. Standing 19 inches tall, dressed in white shorts with blue trim, blue and white striped top, and white socks with blue trim, Jessica comes with a certificate of authenticity. She was purchased on the secondary market in 1985 and is in excellent condition. The soccer ball is not included.
Arthur by R John Wright US $450
Arthur by R John Wright -NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This lovely example of R John Wright's work, was created in 1991 as a portrait of his son Arthur with his sailing ship. He made a companion piece, of his daughter, in the same year, titled Little Sister, and these 2 dolls were presented with an award for excellence, by Doll Reader magazine, the following year. Arthur stands 20 inches tall, is made completely of felt and is number 431 in an edition of 500. He is an endearing character doll, beautifully dressed in his little sailor suit, and holding his replica sailing ship.
R John Wright is a retired NIADA Artist.
Princess Ann by Martha Thompson US $250
Princess Ann by Martha Thompson - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This exquisite example of a portrait doll of Princess Anne as a child, is an amazing likeness. She was created by legendary NIADA Artist, Martha Thompson, who was a charter member of NIADA. Princess Anne has a beautifully sculpted head and breastplate of porcelain, with moulded blonde curls. It is possible to just make out a faint M and T at the base at the back of the plate but a printed mark reading Martha Do Thompson can be easily distinguished on the cloth body. Her arms and legs are also of porcelain, and her finely painted face depicts a typical English-rose complexioned child. The doll stands 11 inches tall and was made I believe in the late 1950's/early 1960's. I purchased her in the early 1990's and she is still wearing the same pale blue smocked dress and white pants that she wore at the time of purchase. I dont know if these are the original set of clothing, as the clothes are unmarked. This is a truly rare and wonderful find.
NIADA Artist Martha Thompson passed away in 1964, reportedly from the effects of porcelain dust. A large body of Martha's work is owned by the Chicago Museum of Art
Patricia Ryan Brooks - Big sister Doll - US $250
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This little girl doll by NIADA Artist Pat Brooks was created in 1990 and is one of a kind. She has basswood head, arms and legs on cloth body. She is handpainted. Big sister wears a liberty print dress, with lace collar, and is signed on the bottom of the foot, Patricia Ryan Brooks 1990 NIADA certified. She is in excellent condition, and would make a lovely addition to any collection.
Patricia Ryan Brooks - Babes in Wood - Keneshia in rocking chair - US $125
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8 inch hand carved Basswood head and arms, cloth body, painted hair. This lovely doll is dark skinned, wearing tiny earrings, and is one of a kind. She was made by Patricia Ryan Brooks in 1989, and comes with her own NIADA certificate. She is carved on the back of the head, Patricia Ryan Brooks 1989 Niada certified, and the clothing also bears Patricia Ryan Brooks label. She came with her own rocking chair, but I believe this was a commercial item, not one carved by Pat.
Mikey the mouseketeer by Carla Thompson $ US80 and Nicky with top notch by Carla Thompson $150
Mikey the mouseketeer and Nicky with top notch by Carla Thompson - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
Mikey the mouseketeer, created by NIADA Artist Carla Thompson is the cutest example of a Mickey Mouse mouseketeer from the famous TV series. He is grinning widely, and obviously enjoying his stint as a mouseketeer. The doll is made entirely of felt and stands only 10 inches tall. He was purchased direct from Carla, at the 1987 NIADA convention.
Nicky with top notch is another charming example of NIADA Artist Carla Thompson's work. She is made entirely of felt, and wears a navy and white sailor suit. The expression on the faces of both of these dolls, cannot help but make you smile. This doll is 20 inches tall and was purchased direct from Carla at the 1998 NIADA convention.
They will be sold separately.
Renoir girl by Elizabeth Barter US $250.00
Renoir girl by Elizabeth Barter -NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This doll interpretation of Renoir's 'Girl with the Watering Can', is a stunning portrait doll created by NIADA Artist Elizabeth Barter. The doll was part of Elizabeth's Renoir series, and is 1 of a kind. She is made of cloth, with hand painted features and stands 18 inches tall. The 'Girl with the Watering can' was created in 1987 and I purchased her from Elizabeth, at the NIADA convention that same year. The attention to detail in the clothing, cannot be faulted, and makes this a very special piece. She has her own NIADA certificate signed by Elizabeth Barter.
Princess Grace by Gertrude Florian US $250.00
Princess Grace by Gertrude Florian - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This is a doll that I purchased from a dealer at the NIADA doll convention in 1992. She was sculpted by early NIADA Artist Gertrude Florian in porcelain and has a lovely serene face, sculpted hair with a tiara, and a cloth body. I am unsure of the year that she was created, but as the marriage took place between Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier in 1956, it would have most likely been in the 1960's. The doll is dressed in pale blue satin, and features embedded jewels around the neckline. The dress has some discolouring. Examples of the work of NIADA Artist Gertrude Florian are now difficult to find. This doll stands 14 inches tall.
Gertrude Florian was a charter member of NIADA.
Shadow Dancing by Noni Cely US $450
Shadow Dancing by Noni Cely - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
I love the work of NIADA Artist Antoinette Cely, and am very privileged to own several of her dolls. This interpretation of a Renaissance Lady, titled Shadow Dancing is breathtakingly beautiful. She is made entirely of cloth, stands 17 inches tall, and is one of a kind, as are all of Noni's dolls. The cloth body construction is a feature of Noni's work, and the finished result, a reflection of the high standard that this artist sets for herself. I purchased her direct from the artist, in 1989 at the NIADA convention of that year.
Pandy - Dark skinned little girl Doll by NIADA Artist Jane Davies - US $400.00
Pandy by Jane Davies - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This little doll was created by NIADA Artist Jane Davies in 1994 and is one of a kind. She is made entirely of porcelain, and is dark skinned with painted eyes and open mouth, displaying her teeth. She is dressed in pale pink and white spotted shorts, and wears a hand knitted jumper with coloured stripes, finished with a wide collar. Her shoes and socks are also handpainted. She has black hair in a ponytail, with a pink tie.
Autumn Song set of miniature dolls by NIADA Artist Jane Davies - U.S $1000.00 set
Autumn Song - by NIADA Artist Jane Davies - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This unique set of dolls by NIADA Artist Jane Davies was created in 1994 and is titled Autumn song. The scene depicts 2 gypsy children accompanied by a Pan doll and a centaur. Each of the little figures are approximately 5 inches in height, are fully jointed, and in excellent condition. The gypsy boy and the Pan figures are meant to be seated, and the little girl has a hole in the base of her foot, where she fits onto the accompanying stand which has a wooden base, 7-1.2 inches by 9 inches circumference, with pink overlay, and includes the tree as seen.
Bird Lady by Charlene Westling US $350.00
Bird Lady by Charlene Westling - NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
The Bird Lady by NIADA Artist Charlene Westling is a one of a kind sculpture that was created in composition material, in 1993. This was a change of medium for Charlene whose earlier dolls were sculpted in cloth. The doll is very much an interpretation of the the character from Mary Poppins' "Feed the Birds" sequence. She is seated on a wooden beach, with metal side, and holds a little seed in one hand, and a bird in the other. A very special piece, that I purchased from Charlene at the NIADA convention of 1993.
18th Century Gainsborough Lady by NIADA and BDA Artist Ann Parker US $60.00
18th Century Gainsborough Lady by NIADA and BDA Artist Ann Parker - All NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This is another of NIADA Artist Ann Parker's polyester resin costume dolls. She is 13 inches tall and was purchased direct from the artist by mail order, in 1980. Her dress is of brown taffeta, open at the front to reveal a cream taffeta underskirt, with a lace overlay. Her hair is grey and she wears a very smart feathered hat from the period, and carries a brown fur muff. All of Ann Parker's dolls are exquisitely made and costumed by a team of talented seamstresses.
Alice in Wonderland by NIADA and BDA Artist Ann Parker US $50.00
Alice in Wonderland by NIADA and BDA Artist Ann Parker - All NIADA Artist dolls are for sale. Please email niadadollcollector@gmail.com
This lovely doll, dressed to represent Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland', was created by renowned NIADA and BDA Artist Ann Parker and was purchased in 1980 direct from the Artist. The doll is made of polyester resin and hand painted. She is dressed in white broderie anglaise pantaloons, white straight cotton petticoat, with 2 white net petticoats with lace trim. Her dress is of blue cotton with puffed sleeves with white edging, white collar and three pin tucks at bottom of skirt. Her white apron over the top features ruffles at edge and 2 pockets on the front. She has painted white stockings and black shoes, and is wearing a black Alice headband. Her right arm is bent and she is holding a pink felt pig under her arm with a yellow ribbon around it's neck and a white frill over it's head. The doll is 9 inches including the stand and is in excellent condition. It has been displayed in a smoke free environment behind glass since purchase.
Her swing tag reads: English costume dolls Ann Parker hand made in England, and on the reverse side it reads "Alice" Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass were written to amuse a little girl named Alice Liddell by "Lewis Carroll", the pen name of an Oxford mathematician.
