1988 Hamilton Collection Bessie Pease Gutman "Love is Blind" Porcelain Doll. Measures 11 1/2" in height. Depicts a little girl holding a doll. Comes with stand. Very good condition. There is a spot on the back of her dress and on arm seen in photos. I did not try to wash them.
This charming 1988 porcelain doll, titled "Love is Blind," is a three-dimensional tribute to the beloved illustrations of American artist Bessie Pease Gutmann. Standing approximately 11.5 inches tall, the doll features a hand-painted fine bisque porcelain face with expressive brown eyes and a handcrafted wig made from fine mohair. Produced by The Hamilton Collection, this piece captures the heart of Gutmann's work, which often focused on the innocence and sweet emotions of childhood.
The doll is dressed in an old-fashioned cream dress with delicate lace details and matching bloomers, holding a miniature 20th-century style rag doll close to her cheek. This set includes the original display stand to showcase the figure. Gutmann was a prolific illustrator whose work graced dozens of magazine covers in the early 1900s, and this 1980s collection remains a favorite among those who appreciate the timeless, cherubic style of her art.
This item is vintage, over 35 years old. While it appears to be in very good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. There are small spots on the back of the dress and one arm as shown in the photos, which have not been treated. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
