ASHTON DRAKE GALLERIES - Rare Bride Doll "Monique" - from the series Forever Starts Today HANDCRAFTED PORCELAIN DOLL by Artist Cindy McClure. This is the original 1998 not the later versions. This is authentic doll - guaranteed. This edition doll number is 771A. The certificate of authenticity is included with the doll.
Monique is the original issue of Forever Starts Today Collection by artist Cindy McClure. The edition of "Monique" ends forever in 2001. The molds will be broke and no more porcelain cast will exist.
Only removed from box to take pictures. Is one of a few artists in the. To continuously win the prestigious International "Doll of the Year" Award (DOTY), the International Dolls "Award of Excellence", and the Ashton Drakes "Dolls Of Distinction". In all, McClure has been recognized with more than 50 national and international awards for her creations.
What sets McClure apart from most sculptors is her ability to sculpt all figures, not just human but. She works in all clay mediums as well as wax and stone.
From the molds made off the original sculpts, she then produces the pieces in porcelain as well as the rare forms of wax and "wax over porcelain". An actual "Artist Original", or one made personally by her, is extremely rare and valuable. The waiting list for an original Artist piece is well over 3 years. She is also a Master Illustrator, seamstress, and painter. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls, Clothing & Accessories\Dolls & Doll Playsets".The seller is "hope-8592" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.