Rotraut Schrott doll artist

About the doll artist Rotraut Schrott is one of the few candidates for recognition as today’s pre-eminent doll artist. She became an instant success upon first showing her work at a major exhibition in Munich, Germany, in 1982. Since that time, her dolls are eagerly sought out by serious collectors and examples of her work reside in…

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Punch, the most pop Puppet of them all!

Photo of OOAK doll Boy with puppets by doll artist Peter Wolf.

Origin and History of Punch and Judy Punch is the most famous puppet character of all time. Beloved for his comic irreverence and even anarchic spirit, Punch has inspired the performing and fine arts, from opera and ballet to punk rock, as well as the art of doll-making. Given the color and animation of his…

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Clowns and Circuses: A clown doll art legacy

Image of Tommy the Clown by John McClelland

Clown doll history and background Summer portends entertainment and family oriented outdoor activity which is a relief after months of winter weather. Children desire the outdoors and lots of laughter — and they have the pent up energy for it. One of the quintessential forms of summer family entertainment is the circus, and of course,…

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Some Elissa Gallea OOAK polymer clay art dolls

The dolls in the  gallery below have been sold but are typical of Elisa Gallea’s wonderful OOAK polymer clay art dolls. They are included here so doll lovers will have a better idea of her work and will be able to make comparisons with new, available pieces as we put them on our e-shop or this…

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Hildegard Gunzel

Mid length photo of Justine wax over porcelain art doll by Hildegard Gunzel.

In the Artist’s Own Words Hildegard Gunzel describes her doll making. “Everyone in life is spellbound by something at one time or another. The tiniest of things can work their magic. The perfect rose, the bee in the middle of a flower, a clear summer’s morning or a glittering field of virgin snow; all of…

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