The Princess Arrives (Tatiana Tofaneto OOAK doll)
Feb 29, 2020 7:17:06 GMT -8
Post by marzipan on Feb 29, 2020 7:17:06 GMT -8
I've wanted a porcelain BJD for ages, but none that I could afford captured my heart enough for me to actually bring them home...until I met the Autumn Princess. It was sheer luck that this beautiful girl by Tatiana Tofaneto of DollEssence popped up on the secondhand market, because she's the most extreme kind of OOAK. Her face was apparently sculpted directly on the porcelain, so there can never be an exact copy. But resurface she did, and now she's finally here with me!
Elana Box Opening 2 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
A box of delights! There was a bigger box with a lovely wooden stand inside, but I'd rather skip straight to the doll part. Patience may be a virtue, but it's not always one of mine.
Elana Box Opening 3 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
Her dazzling original dress, with an underskirt like October mist rising from a meadow.
Elana Box Opening 5 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
Mummy!
Elana Box Opening 6 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
More mummy. Though I always save bubble wrap for the antique dolls I sell on eBay, I appreciate this eco-friendly cloth padding, too. Natural fiber material gets saved to become clothes for people and dolls; synthetics go into the cloth recycling bag for pick-up with the glass, paper, and plastic!
Elana Box Opening 8 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
Looking regal even after a long journey. This is her "my retinue better have remembered the mulled wine" face.
Elana Box Opening 10 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
Finally free! Her body is incredibly smooth and well-sculpted, and poses like a dream. I'm used to the spring sound when tilting some Victorian-era dolls' heads, so even though it makes sense, hearing it at all of her joints still surprised me a bit.
Elana Box Opening 11 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
The finest, softest synthetic wig I've ever felt. I wonder what fiber the artist used?
Elana Box Opening 12 by Marzipan X, on Flickr
All dressed and surveying her new demesne. I like how, for all her delicate frame and soft details, she still has such a strong and competent face. She's ready to shoulder the responsibilities of ruling and chart a safe course for her people. I wanted to give her a name besides her artist-given title, and it took me a while, but I finally settled on something.
Welcome home, Elana!
Elana Box Opening 2 by Marzipan X, on FlickrA box of delights! There was a bigger box with a lovely wooden stand inside, but I'd rather skip straight to the doll part. Patience may be a virtue, but it's not always one of mine.
Elana Box Opening 3 by Marzipan X, on FlickrHer dazzling original dress, with an underskirt like October mist rising from a meadow.
Elana Box Opening 5 by Marzipan X, on FlickrMummy!
Elana Box Opening 6 by Marzipan X, on FlickrMore mummy. Though I always save bubble wrap for the antique dolls I sell on eBay, I appreciate this eco-friendly cloth padding, too. Natural fiber material gets saved to become clothes for people and dolls; synthetics go into the cloth recycling bag for pick-up with the glass, paper, and plastic!
Elana Box Opening 8 by Marzipan X, on FlickrLooking regal even after a long journey. This is her "my retinue better have remembered the mulled wine" face.
Elana Box Opening 10 by Marzipan X, on FlickrFinally free! Her body is incredibly smooth and well-sculpted, and poses like a dream. I'm used to the spring sound when tilting some Victorian-era dolls' heads, so even though it makes sense, hearing it at all of her joints still surprised me a bit.
Elana Box Opening 11 by Marzipan X, on FlickrThe finest, softest synthetic wig I've ever felt. I wonder what fiber the artist used?
Elana Box Opening 12 by Marzipan X, on FlickrAll dressed and surveying her new demesne. I like how, for all her delicate frame and soft details, she still has such a strong and competent face. She's ready to shoulder the responsibilities of ruling and chart a safe course for her people. I wanted to give her a name besides her artist-given title, and it took me a while, but I finally settled on something.
Welcome home, Elana!
