Fairy porcelain doll "Day Dream" by Tom Francirek for Paradise Galleries

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"Day Dream" is a 17" porcelain doll designed by artist Tom Francirek for Paradise Galleries. She was purchased directly from Paradise Galleries in 2004 and has been displayed intermittently in my non-smoking home. I have pet cats and birds, but they have only been in the general vicinity of this doll.

"Day Dream" is part of the "Opposite Reflections" collection. She has porcelain shoulders and bosom and separately set porcelain head which can turn. Her legs and hands are also porcelain. Her wig and wings are synthetic. Her flower-detailed costume is overlaid with pale blue tulle and delicate lace. Pastel-colored flowers and ribbons adorn her natural blond hair, braided at the crown. Her face is painted with fantasy-pink eyeshadow and natural cheek and lip color.

"Day Dream" comes with velcro-attached synthetic glittered butterfly wings, a lace flower-adorned choker, and a silver-wrapped staff decorated with flowers and ribbons. Also included is her original Certificate of Authenticity, hang tag, stand and original box from Paradise Galleries.

Shipping will be with delivery confirmation and insurance where available. I will not submit a partial refund for this doll under any conditions. Any damage incurred during shipment must be settled with the USPS.

I will be listing other porcelain dolls by Tom Francirek and other artists for Paradise Galleries as well as dolls from Ashton Drake Galleries and the Franklin Mint.

Please bookmark me as a seller and visit my sales blog for upcoming eBay listings: http://www.winter-light.net/ChantillyLace/Journal/labels/sales.

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