Description
A beautiful and collectible Ashton-Drake Galleries “Tickles” porcelain baby doll by celebrated doll artist Kathy Barry-Hippensteel.
“Tickles” is the First Issue in the much-loved Joys of Summer collection, released in 1992. This adorable baby is captured giggling as a friendly caterpillar tickles his arm, celebrating the wonder of a baby’s first summer discoveries.
This example includes:
Original Certificate of Authenticity (No. 3536ZS)
Original story booklet
Original care instructions
Original matching hat
No original box
No caterpillar accessory
The doll is signed by the artist on the back of the porcelain head and the edition officially closed on 31 December 1994, after which the moulds were permanently retired.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The porcelain is clean with no obvious chips or cracks visible. Outfit, hat are included. The original Ashton-Drake box and caterpillar accessory is not included. Please refer to all photographs as they form part of the description.
Original RRP: Approximately £70–£90 when released in the early 1990s.
Keywords: Ashton Drake, Tickles, Joys of Summer, Kathy Barry Hippensteel, Porcelain Doll, Baby Doll, Collector Doll, Vintage Doll, First Issue, Limited Edition, Certificate of Authenticity, COA, Signed Doll, 1992, Collectible, Display Doll, Vintage Nursery, Ashton Drake Galleries, Baby Collectible
