RARE Collectible Vintage "TICKLES" BISQUE PORCELAIN DOLL
by Kathy Barry Hippensteel (DISCONTINUED ) Baby Reborn Lifelike ASHTON DRAKE GALLERIES Tickles was the first issue in Joys of Summer, a collection of happy babies discovering the magical wonders of the season. His happy giggling face that you can't help smiling at Designed by artist Kathy Barry Hippensteel, the edition ended in Features; * 12" long... 8.5" sitting * Moveble head * Gorgeous delicate tongue out in laughter * Caterpillar romper suit & white summer hat * Little caterpillar on his arm - the culprit of the tickling! * Delicate sweet features painted by hand * Soft body * Intricate hand-painted detailed fine bisque porcelain head, hands and feet with tiny fingernails and toenails * Rosy baby cheeks * Sweet features painted by hand PLEASE NOTE: Never played with, was on display in a cabinet, then in storage at smoke free home NO DAMAGE, no chips or breaks or scratches so PERFECT CONDITION Paid over £200 for him 20+ years ago (his friend Lil' Squirt will be listed shortly too!)