Vintage Robert Raikes Jointed Wooden Dolls - One EARLY SAMPLE - Set Of 4
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:6821439 | Brand: Raikes |
Features: Vintage | Size: 9in. |
There are a total of four dolls in this auction. Three are signed by Robert Raikes and one is also identified as being an early sample. They stand approximately 9 inches tall and three are fully jointed, including the elbows and wrists. The other only allows movement at the shoulders and hips.
Doll #1 - Kaitlyn - limited edition - only 300 originally made. This specific doll is from 2002 and is signed in two places and... dated by the artist. Dressed in cotton and netting slip. Fixed in place wig with long red wavy hair.
Doll #2 - Keisha - hard to find! This doll features an attached short curly dark wig. She is dressed in a full slip made of cotton and netting. She is signed by artist on both legs and also has his initials (two side by side "Rs" with one being reversed) on her back. She is a version of the Hope doll and is made of mahogany wood.
Doll #3 - Although not signed, this Raikes doll is probably from the kit that was originally sold. She comes with a wig with long brown braids that is not attached. She is dressed in gingham dress, full slip and bloomers.
Doll #4 -This doll is signed on the leg as being an early sample as well as having Robert Raikes signature. This doll isn't jointed as the others, but rather allows the arms to move up and down at the shoulders and the legs to move out from the hips. She has a brown wig with long ringlets and a gold bow on the top and is dressed in a full slip made of cotton and netting.
Condition is Used. All dolls are in good condition with joints tight.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box.