Vintage Hand-Painted Folk Art Doll Figurine on Wooden Block Base with Fabric Bonnet, Signed Mary Maki Rae
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 is for described item only.
Dimensions approx: 2.75"L, 2.75'W, 6"H