Vintage Hand-Painted Folk Art Doll Figurine on Wooden Block Base with Fabric Bonnet, Signed Mary Maki Rae
by Big Whale Consignment
CA$75.00
Charming vintage hand-painted folk art figurine featuring a stylized doll perched atop a square wooden block base.The piece is crafted from wood and decorated in vibrant, mid-century inspired colors, including teal, green, pink, and purple. The hand-painted floral motifs wrap around all sides of the base as well as the doll's collar, adding cohesive decorative detail. The doll's head is topped with gathered lime-green fabric bonnet, giving the figure a playful and whimsical character.Her face is delicately painted with rosy cheeks, stylized eyelashes, and a small red smile-classic features associated with 1970s American and Scandinavian-influenced folk art. The underside of the base bears a lightly inscribed signature and date, possibly "'73", indicating the piece was handmade and artist-signed. The figure stands on four small cylindrical feet painted in coordinating colors. Light wear is present consistent with age, including minor paint rubs and subtle fabric aging on the bonnet. A delightful addition to a folk art collection, nursery display, or shelf vignette this piece embodies the charm and individuality of handcrafted vintage decor. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing…