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Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus is a sweet little Siamese kitten. She was born in the spring at the same time the first crocus bloomed.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus is very earnest, and quite serious. She cannot comprehend how a bowl, which is always supposed to have food in it, can possibly not have food in it.

“This has to be a mistake,” she will say, as she looks at the empty bowl in shock and disbelief.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“This can’t be right,” she will sigh, as she paces back and forth in the kitchen.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“This is a HUGE oversight,” she will cry, her voice getting louder and louder.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“How could this happen?” she will howl in dismay, and, sure enough, someone will put her food in the bowl, and listen to her quietly purring.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus has extraordinary blue eyes that look out from her dark little face. Her pale pink dress is covered with tiny blue flowers, and has a big ruffled collar edged in blue, with blue cuffs. Her blue sash is tied in a big bow at the back, where you can see her dark little tail. Ivory petticoats show below her hemline. She carries a very empty rose and white bowl.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and her bowl are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus is 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.

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCrocus is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 ½ inches tall.

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

Crocus the Siamese Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

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Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileySnowbelle is a lovely white Turkish Angora kitty whose favorite time of year has finally arrived.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileyShe sits by the window and waits for the magical snowflakes to begin falling from the sky.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileySnowbelle loves the way the snow glistens when the moon is full and all the stars sparkle in the night sky. She loves it too when there’s a snow moon, and the snowflakes swirl softly all around her. She painted little scenes on her sled so she can remember how it feels all year long.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileyWhen the ground is white, Snowbelle will call her friend Hedda, and the two will take the sled and head for the downhill slope behind the barn. At the bottom of the hill they will lie on their backs and swish their paws in the snow to make kitty snow angels. Then they’ll roll the snow into giant balls to make kitty snowmen.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileySnowbelle is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern and is meant for display only. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which is sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. She is 13 inches tall.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileyI sculpted Snowbelle’s face from paperclay, which I smoothed into her fabric head. Her pearl cotton whiskers were threaded through the paperclay before it dried.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileySnowbelle’s arms are button-jointed with gold antique-looking buttons, so she can be easily posed, and her paws are needle-sculpted. Her white tail supports her very nicely, so that she can sit up all by herself on a shelf, or a table, or in a cabinet. She will also happily sit in a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileyI created Snowbelle’s pretty dress from blue cotton fabric that has a delicate pattern of snowflakes, and added white lace at the neckline. She has painted ivory bloomers that match her cute little high-button shoes with gold buttons. Her kitty legs are covered with tights that are striped in two shades of blue. They match her wooden sled.

Snowbelle, Original One-of-a-kind White Turkish Angora Folk Art Cat Doll by Max BaileySnowbelle is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Snowbelle and her hand-painted sled are available for $950.00, plus shipping. Please inquire to ruffings@ruffings.com

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Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Prudence the Boston Terrier original dog art doll figurine by artist Max Bailey

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyPrudence is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind Boston Terrier dog art doll figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

When Prudence had her first birthday, her mama told her she could pick out her very own doll.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyIt was not a difficult decision.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyIn fact, it was love at first sight. Little Alice was by far the most beautiful of all the doggie dolls.

Prudence takes Little Alice everywhere she goes, and shows her to everyone she meets.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max Bailey“Isn’t she beautiful?” Prudence asks. They look at Little Alice, then at Prudence. They smile.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey“She couldn’t be more beautiful,” they answer.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyPrudence wears a pretty red dress that has blue flowers with yellow centers, and an ivory collar that matches her ruffled petticoats. Little Alice is dressed in bright yellow, with tiers of petticoats that show beneath her dress.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyPrudence is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and Little Alice are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyPrudence is 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. She stands 6 3/8 inches tall.

Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by artist Max BaileyUpdate: Prudence has already been adopted. Thank you!

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Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyDinah is a pretty little Dachshund.

She is polite, and sweet, and thoughtful. Dinah always has a kind word and good wishes for everyone she meets.

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyWherever Dinah goes, she brings a gift.

No occasion is necessary. She just likes to drop by and surprise her friends with something special she made that she thinks they might like.

What she doesn’t realize, and what her friends all know, is that Dinah herself is a gift.

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyDinah wears a soft beige dress with a white collar and cuffs, and tiers of white petticoats that show beneath her dress. A soft bow of deep rose at the front matches the deep rose sash that ties in the back in a pretty bow.

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyDinah is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and the gift she carries are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyDinah is 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.

Dinah stands 5 an 3/4 inches tall.

Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Dinah has already been adopted. Thank you!