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

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyJanie’s passion is playing ball.

When she isn’t playing ball, she’s thinking about it.

She imagines herself running as fast as the wind, her soft ears blowing backward, and her little legs just a blur.

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyToday she is all dressed up for company. She holds her bright green ball and looks hopefully from one face to another.

Maybe the company will leave soon so she can run outside and play.

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyJanie is a Dachshund with soft brown eyes. She wears a lovely yellow dress with a white collar and white cuffs. It has a scalloped orange hem and tiny blue flowers with orange centers.

At the back is a big orange sash tied in a bow. White petticoats can be seen below her dress, and her cute little tail emerges from the petticoats.

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyJanie 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 her ball are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyJanie 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 4 and 3/4 inches tall.

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

Janie the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Janie’s friend is Dinah the Dachshund (right). Update: Dinah has already been adopted as well. Thank you!

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Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyThere is no need to bring an apple to the teacher every day. Charlotte is already the teacher’s pet.

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey With her sweet expression and soulful eyes, she’s won the teacher’s heart.

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCharlotte sits in the back row of the classroom, her little heart beating loudly.

She hopes she spells all the words correctly on the big spelling test.

Most of all, she hopes the teacher likes her.

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCharlotte is wearing a pale peach dress with a blue collar and cuffs, and a blue sash that ties in a big bow at the back. A delicate pattern of little blue flowers and green leaves encircles the bottom of the skirt, and tiers of ivory petticoats show beneath the hemline. The very serious Charlotte holds a big red apple with a stem and a single green leaf.

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCharlotte 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 apple are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyCharlotte 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.

Charlotte stands 5 3/4 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Wendy Westie, Trina the Chihuahua, and Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurines by Max BaileyCharlotte is available for $600.00. Please inquire to [email protected]

Charlotte’s doggie friends are Wendy Westie (above left) and Trina the Chihuahua (above center).

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

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie is a Pug with a sweet face, soft brown eyes, and a gentle expression.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie would like to be a singer someday. She knows it will take a great deal of practice.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyHer mama made her a special little songbook with the words to all of her favorites.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyWhen Tillie begins to sing, all of her friends leave the room.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie finds them very considerate to realize that she needs to concentrate on cultivating her voice.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie wears a pretty green dress with a lilac-blue sash tied in a big bow at the back. Pale lilac-blue flowers decorate the front and encircle the skirt. The ivory ruffles at her neckline and cuffs match the ivory petticoats that show beneath her dress.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie 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 book are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

TillieTillie 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.

Tillie the Pug Dog, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie stands 5 ¾ inches tall.

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

Cassie Corgi, Tillie the Pug Dog, Dinah Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTillie’s friends are Cassie the Corgi (left) and Dinah the Dachshund (right).

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Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingThis is Fiona. Fiona has a lovely, well-mannered family.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Hedda, and Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max BaileyWell, almost. Sometimes, she and her little brother, Ziggy, get a little wild on their bicycles.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth RuffingSometimes Mama yells and waves her paws in the air. It’s funny when she does that.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Hedda, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max BaileySometimes Fiona and Ziggy play Pat-a-cake.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth RuffingOr they play with Ziggy’s car, on the handmade quilt Mama made just for Fiona. It has a hand-embroidered blue butterfly in the center. Fiona and Ziggy pretend it’s real and try to pounce on it.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten's Butterfly Mini Quilt, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll and Quilt by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten's Butterfly Quilt, Detail,, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll and Quilt by Elizabeth RuffingWhen Fiona gets tired, she loves to take a nap under her quilt.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingMama hand stitched her quilt from pieces of cotton fabric she had from the dress she made for Fiona. It has a pretty blue ribbon at the waist. Fiona tries to keep it clean and neat, like Mama says.

Fiona the Calico Kitten's Dress, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll and Dress by Elizabeth RuffingFiona like to pretend she is a kitty model while she wears it. She imagines she is on the catwalk and everyone is taking her picture.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingSometimes she even pretends she is a kitty underwear model, but only in her room with the door shut!

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingThen she usually takes another nap.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Hedda, and Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max BaileyOnce she’s rested, it’s time for another bike ride with Ziggy!

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Hedda, and Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max Bailey

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Hedda, and Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max Bailey

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingFiona is approximately 10 inches tall when standing and approximately 6 1/4 inches tall when sitting. Her curled tail helps her to sit up. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which is painted with acrylic paint. Her face is sculpted from paperclay with painted thread whiskers that were inserted before the clay dried. She is from my own original pattern and was handsewn and handsculpted by me, Elizabeth Ruffing. No molds were used. She is a completely original and one-of-a-kind art doll. Fiona is signed and dated, and She is sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is meant for display only. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth RuffingFiona comes with her handmade doll quilt and her lovely original dress. They are also made from my own design and patterns, as is the hand embroidered butterfly in the center of Fiona’s quilt. The quilt measures inches square and it painstakingly quilted with little hand stitches. It is made from 100% cotton materials. (Bicycles, doll stands, and other dolls shown are not included. Little brother Ziggy can be found here and Mama Hedda can be found here.)

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Hedda, and Ziggy the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing and Max BaileyFiona and her doll quilt are currently available for $650.00. Please inquire to [email protected]

Fiona the Calico Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing