If you have other Kish dolls, Sophia may become a big sister to Kish Bethany or other 11-12” dolls, as well as a friend to Kish Jo.
Sophia has her original box, all her original clothing, her custom-made dress, Kish certificate and my own photo-certificate. She has joints at her hips, shoulders and neck.
EYES: Her eyes are subtle hazel, a delicate mix of transparent layers. She has many fine eyelashes (upper & lower) and feathered eyebrows using varied colors.
HER CLOTHING by designer Hankie Couture:
~ Just what to wear on chilly days . . . a "Shabby Chic" creation by Marsha!
~ This heirloom quality dress is crafted from a single, unique vintage linen into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
~ This dress and hooded jacket have fabulous embroidery, unique buttons, beads, pearls, and vintage lace.
~ The bodice is lined, the seams are overlocked, and there are three snaps in the back.
This dress will also fit the following 16-inch Kish girls:
Amalia & Tia (Ballerinas) Alice (in Wonderland) Daphne Emma Jo Kathy Naomi Rachel Snow White
The four 1996 Sunday Best girls: MacKenzie Margot Meredith Molly
Two of the 1997 Famous Painters series: Rose Sara
Seasons 16-inch Dolls Seasons Dolls were designed by Helen Kish and produced by White Balloon International Doll Company of Valencia in Spain. They were distributed in the USA by Paradise Galleries. These Seasons dolls were produced in 2003 (date on certificate) and are RETIRED.
KISH MARKS: There is an impressed mark on the back of her head near the neck: 1997 Kish and Company 97F. I signed my name there, too.
This doll was pre-owned, looking for a new home on eBay. Please understand that I am purchasing dolls at retail prices, just as you would. I am a portrait artist, not a doll distributor, dealer, or shop.
COLOR & PAINTING: Some computer screens may modify the color of the art. Some may make the image lighter or darker than it is. The doll has finer detail and more subtle coloring than a computer-jpeg-photo can show.
After removing all factory paint, I am using artist-grade alkyd-oil paints (in thin translucent glazes) with the addition of alkyd resin to make the paint surface become as flexible as the doll’s vinyl skin and to make it adhere well. I finely sand (Q-tip and finest pumice) the surface before painting it for better adhesion.
