Infuse your collection with whimsical nostalgia with this vintage Bette Ball porcelain clown doll named Jody, a beautiful limited edition treasure from the Victoria Ashlea Originals line. This masterfully crafted musical doll features hand-painted bisque porcelain head and hands, vibrant blue curly hair, and an opulent, multi-colored satin harlequin outfit complete with pleated ruffles and brass bell accents.
- Size: 35" total length, sits at approximately 18.25" height (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1980s / 1990s
- Style: Whimsical Harlequin / Retro Americana Collectibles
- Condition: Very good vintage condition with vibrant fabric colors, pristine porcelain components, and a fully functional wind-up mechanism
- Extra notes: Hand-numbered as #684 out of a strict limited edition run of 2500 pieces; features a built-in wind-up music box on the back that sweetly plays Scott Joplin's classic ragtime tune The Entertainer
During the late 20th century doll renaissance, designer Bette Ball captured the hearts of collectors through her highly expressive, premium-tier porcelain creations for Victoria Ashlea Originals. These large-scale harlequin and pierrot dolls were designed specifically as seating pieces, allowing their elongated, soft-sculpture limbs to drape elegantly over the edges of vintage trunks, vanity chairs, or bedroom shelves. Boasting excellent face paint preservation and a delightful musical element, this hand-numbered limited edition doll offers a bold, nostalgic focal point for a dedicated doll archive or a eclectic curation space.