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Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyEvery morning, Belinda bundles up her little baby boy, and takes him for a walk through the neighborhood. With the greatest pride, she shows him to her neighbors. She politely, and with much sincerity, asks for their opinions.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Is he not the most beautiful baby you have ever seen? Is he not more beautiful than the moon and all the stars in the heavens?” Belinda asks.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Surely he is,” they reply, and they nod and smile in agreement.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Does he not have the brightest little eyes and the cutest little whiskers?” she asks.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey”Oh yes indeed, Belinda,” they reply.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Does he not have the prettiest little pink nose?” she wants to know.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Beyond any doubt at all,” they answer.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyBoBo loves his morning walks. He basks in the sunshine, and in the compliments. If you look carefully, you might see his tiny smile. If you listen quietly, you might hear him purring.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyBelinda is a tabby and white cat, as is her kitten BoBo. They have yellow eyes with a touch of green. Belinda’s old-fashioned dress is soft yellow with a pattern of pale blue flowers. The blue collar and cuffs with lace edging, match her blue apron, which ties in a big bow at the back. Her white petticoats swirl in a pattern beneath the bottom of her skirt.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyBoBo is tucked into a sage green blanket decorated with the moon and stars. Only his head and one little white paw are showing.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyI hand sculpted Belinda and BoBo from paperclay, and used stiffened cotton thread for their whiskers. They are original one-of-a-kind works of art, meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. They are completely hand painted with acrylic paints, then signed and dated with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyBelinda rests firmly on a turned wooden base, with a rustic wood grain, which has been sealed in golden oak. She stands 9 1/2 inches tall.

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Belinda and BoBo have already been adopted. Thank you!

Belinda and BoBo, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Tabby Cat and Kitten Doll Figurine by Max BaileyBobo’s older sibling, Crybaby (above left) has also been adopted.

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Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyThis is her first snow, and Millicent is as patient as she is watchful.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyThe snowball she made is feeling very cold in her paw, and she hopes Tommy shows up soon.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyIn their one room schoolhouse, Tommy is the boy who sits behind her and teases her all the time. When the teacher isn’t looking, he pulls her whiskers, and dips the tip of her tail into his inkwell. Then he calls her “Silly Millie”.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTommy will come around the corner soon. He’ll walk right past her like he doesn’t even see her. Then WHAP, he’ll get a snowball right in the back of his head. Millicent will say “That’s for you, Tommy Salami!” The snow will go down his neck, and he’ll squeal and run home to his mama.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyMillicent smiles to herself. Her little paw tightens on the snowball and her yellow eyes get even brighter. Here comes Tommy now!

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyMillicent is a young tuxedo kitty with white paws, a white tip on her tail, and a little black patch on her chin. Her yellow eyes are alert and full of mischief.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe wears a maroon Victorian jacket, trimmed with gold braid and brass buttons. Her skirt is vertically striped with green, gold, maroon, and gray, and a green striped scarf is wrapped around her neck and tucked into her jacket. Lots of white petticoats can be seen below her skirt.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyI hand sculpted Millicent from paperclay, and used stiffened cotton thread for her whiskers. She is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyMillicent is completely hand painted with acrylic paints, then signed and dated and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak, and she stands 7 1/4 inches tall.

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Millicent has already been adopted. Thank you!

Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

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Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe used to have another name, but nobody remembers it anymore. Everybody calls her “Crybaby”.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe cries when she’s too hot. She cries when she’s too cold. She cries when her mother leaves the room, and she cries when her mother comes back.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe cries when her bowl is empty, and sometimes she cries when it’s full.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyNo one ever asks “Where’s Crybaby?” They know where she is.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyThere’s just no stopping her. Poor Crybaby!

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrybaby’s little tabby cat self is painted in a multitude of tabby colors…silver gray, buff, ivory, and gold, with lots of black stripes on her head and tail. Her eyes are blue-green with a touch of yellow. The top of her nose is wrinkled and she has her mouth wide open so you can see her little tongue. Her white whiskers (made from stiffened cotton thread) stand out from her face as she wails away.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrybaby holds an empty yellow-green bowl. She wears a pink polka dot pinafore that is tied in a big bow at the back. Her blue blouse has a white collar, white cuffs, and little gold buttons, and her vibrant rose and blue petticoats can be seen below her dress. Crybaby rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyI hand sculpted Crybaby from paperclay, and she is an original one-of-a-kind work of art. No molds are ever used in my work. She is hand painted using acrylic paints, and is signed, dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrybaby is 8 inches tall. She is a work of art and is meant for display only.

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crybaby, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Kitten Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Crybaby has already been adopted. Thank you!

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Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“What if I let go of my beautiful red balloon?” thought Frannie, the pretty little tabby cat. “The wind will take it up into the blue sky where it will soar above the puffy white clouds. The birds will be amazed at what a wonderful thing it is. People will see it and say, ‘Isn’t that Frannie’s beautiful red balloon?’ ”

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“Maybe it will glide over the hill, and when the wind dies down, maybe it will land in a tree in my friend Jessie’s back yard. Maybe Jessie will climb up the tree and get it, and show it to her mother, and her mother will say, ‘Oh Jessie, that balloon looks just right with your pretty dress.’ ”

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“No,” thought Frannie, “I think I will hold on tight to my beautiful red balloon.”

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyFrannie’s fur is painted in a multitude of tabby colors….silver gray, buff, ivory, and gold, with black stripes. She has yellow eyes with a touch of green, a pink nose, and pretty white whiskers made from stiffened cotton thread.

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyFrannie’s old fashioned dress is soft gold, with little white daisies in a field of red polka dots. Her dress is set off by a red apron with a white scalloped edge tied in a big bow at the back. Her striped kitty tail emerges from the ruffled white petticoats that can be seen below her dress.

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyI hand sculpted Frannie and her balloon from paperclay. There is a little hole through her paw where the wire ‘string’ of the balloon can be inserted or removed. Her skirt swirls behind her as though a gentle wind is blowing. She stands firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyFrannie is 9 1/2 inches tall, and 13 inches tall when holding her balloon.

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyFrannie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She is hand painting using acrylic paints, and is signed, dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Frannie has already been adopted. Thank you!

Frannie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat with a Balloon Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyFrannie’s friends are Crybaby (below left) and Millicent (below right).

Crybaby, Frannie, and Millicent, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby and Tuxedo Cat Folk Art Doll Figurines by Max Bailey