Description
Genuine hand-painted porcelain doll “Don’t I Look Pretty?” (Little Kelly) – official issue from the Caught in the Act collection, designed by Mary Tretter for Ashton-Drake Galleries, released 1992.
Complete set: original branded box, artist information booklet, unpacking/care guide, numbered Certificate of Authenticity (#RC-1302), and her signature lipstick accessory. Features her iconic playful design with lipstick smudge detail, dark pigtails, pink gingham-style outfit, and little pink shoes. Porcelain, clothing, and accessories are pristine; only minor storage wear to box edges. Limited edition – moulds permanently after destroyed December 1993.
Little Kelly is an original issue in the charming Caught in the Act collection, capturing the mischievous moment after she’s discovered trying on Mum’s lipstick.
This is a lovely complete collector’s set including:
• Original porcelain doll
• Original pink striped outfit with white blouse
• Original shoes
• Original lipstick accessory
• Original presentation box
• Original Ashton-Drake branded tissue paper
• Original Certificate of Authenticity
• Original information booklet
Kelly has beautifully hand-painted features, bright blue eyes and dark curled hair tied with matching bows. The lipstick mark on her cheek is part of the original design and not damage.
The doll is in excellent condition. The outer box has some light storage wear consistent with age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Happy to send more photos on request.
A lovely early Ashton-Drake collector’s doll supplied with its original packaging and paperwork.
Keywords: Ashton Drake, Ashton Drake Galleries, Don’t I Look Pretty, Little Kelly, Mary Tretter, Caught in the Act, porcelain doll, collector doll, vintage doll, 1992, first issue, certificate of authenticity, COA, original box, original booklet, lipstick doll, collectible doll, display doll, heirloom doll
