Joy Forever First Edition Ball Jointed Doll

11-Inch Hand-Sculpted Artist BJD | Heirloom-Quality Resin Doll | Hand-Painted 
 
Created for the discerning collector, this 11-inch ball-jointed artist doll is a study in fine craftsmanship, traditional materials, and meticulous handwork.
 
The doll was individually hand sculpted by artist Joyce Mathews and cast in high-quality resin. With fourteen points of articulation, she possesses both graceful poseability and the refined presence expected of a collectible artist doll.
 
Her expression has been developed entirely by hand. Joyce Mathews individually painted her eyes, lips, eyelashes, eyebrows, cheeks, facial contouring, body contouring, body blushing, and nails, creating the subtle tonal variations and delicate detailing that give the doll her distinctive character.
 
The artist's signature appears on the back of the head, permanently identifying the work with its sculptor and adding an important element of provenance for the collector.
 
A sweet, polished ensemble with a timeless, heirloom-inspired feel.
 
She is beautifully styled in a colorful floral dress by Maritza Moran, featuring A cheerful miniature floral dress filled with rich color and sweet vintage details. This charming doll dress is created in a crisp white floral fabric sprinkled with tiny blossoms in fuchsia, raspberry pink, turquoise, royal blue, coral, orange, and green, giving it the feeling of a colorful cottage garden in bloom.
 
The fitted bodice features a softly rounded neckline and ruffled cap sleeves, while a wide fuchsia pink sash wraps around the waist and adds a beautiful pop of color.
 
The full gathered floral skirt opens slightly at the front to reveal a delicate white lace layer underneath, creating a lovely layered effect reminiscent of an old-fashioned petticoat or underskirt. The lace layer also peeks gracefully from beneath the hem, adding texture, dimension, and an heirloom-inspired finish without overpowering the vibrant floral print.
 
The combination of the tiny floral pattern, bright fuchsia accents, generous skirt, and softly visible lace underneath gives this dress a wonderfully feminine vintage garden-party look.
 
Her softly curled brunette wig was created by Olga Kuznetsova and is accented with matching silk hair bows handmade by Joy Forever Dolls. Her shoes are matching fuchsia adorned with chiffon flowers. Underneath her dress, she's wearing white tights and handmade panties by Joy Forever Dolls.
 
Collector Details
 
Height: Approximately 11 inches
Material: High-quality resin
Construction: Ball-jointed artist doll
Articulation: 14 points
Original Sculpt: Joyce Mathews
Face & Body Painting: Joyce Mathews
Artist Signature: Signed by Joyce Mathews on the back of the head
Panties, socks and hair bow: Handmade by Joyce Mathews of Joy Forever Dolls
Dress: Maritza Moran
Wig: Handmade medium-brown mohair by Olga Kuznetsova
Shoes: Synthetic leather by Monique
 
This doll has been created with an appreciation for the traditions of fine dollmaking, where sculpting, painting, textile work, and finishing are considered together as a single artistic composition.
 
From the hand-painted nuances of her face and body to her silk ribbon hair bows, and individually hand-worked beading on her dress, each element rewards close inspection.
 
These are the details that distinguish an artist doll intended not simply for display, but to be treasured, carefully preserved, and passed forward as part of a collection.
 
PLEASE NOTE HER EYES CANNOT BY REMOVED. 
She is an ARTIST DOLL and not meant for child play. 
 
She will bring you Joy
 
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"A thing of beauty is a Joy Forever" -John Keats