Description: Artist Proof 10/10 Diana Berry (Anne of Green Gables) -Yvonne Richardson 1st 14"! This is the first time this beauty have been available and I'm very proud to present them to you - one of the original artist proofs that all of the other dolls were made from!Lovingly crafted by Yvonne Richardson, she is finally ready to release her "first of the line" artist proofs to the world. Every detail of Montgomery's prose has been captured in this exquisitely designed doll.The very first porcelain Diana Berry (Anne of Green Gables) doll to be produced, entitled "Anne's bosom friend and kindred Spirit," has Diana dressed in a cute summer outfit, holding a rose in hand, Anne's favorite summer flower. Flowers hold a special meaning for the fast friends, as they first met in the Berry flower garden. produced Spring 1991Clothing was designed by Martha Mann (1938-2019), costume designer for the TV series Anne of Green Gables (1985), Anne of Avonlea (1987) and Avonlea (1990), as well as many other credits to her success. About the creator of the Porcelain Doll Yvonne Richardson, who designed the head and hands for the doll, studied Fine Art at the University of Toronto and earned her Art Supervisor's Certificate at the Ontario College of Art. Most of her skills as a painter and sculptor have been developed by experimenting with materials as different as acrylic paint, cement and porcelain. She has shared her knowledge in art classes for children and adults, in television programs and in articles for the "Doll and Toy Collector" magazine. Her varied skills ended up being channeled into creating original dolls. She feels there is no more appealing subject than Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl who dares to believe in herself in spite of extremely rough beginnings, and her kindred Spirit, Diana Barry. Also available for the first time - Diana Barry artist proof doll! Yvonne's home base is in Scarborough Ontario. Ships insured - carefully packaged - note that you will receive doll # 10 of only 10 approved for sale. thanks for viewing my item! I have many more unique and interesting items available and can consolidate shipping for you.
Price: 75 CAD
Location: Holland Landing
End Time: 2025-01-05T14:46:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.6 CAD
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Porcelain
Modified Item: No
Brand/Artist: Yvonne Richardson
Vintage: No
Doll Size: 14"
Brand: Yvonne Richardson
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Type: Doll
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Packaging: Original
Features: Artist Proof 10 of 10
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Character Family: Anne of Green Gables
Product Line: Anne's bosom friend and kindred Spirit
