Ashton Drake Galleries Appraisal

Ashton-Drake Galleries 'Sailor Boy' Collectible Doll

This item is an Ashton-Drake Galleries collectible doll, depicting a young boy in a sailor-style outfit, apparently new in its original packaging. The doll features a highly detailed, hand-painted porcelain or vinyl head with a fair complexion, rosy cheeks, and light brown or blonde molded hair. Its facial expression is characterized by an open mouth suggesting a playful or curious demeanor, with subtly painted blue eyes looking slightly upward. The body of the doll appears to be soft or partially soft, dressed in a traditional white sailor top with a navy blue collar and a red bow tied at the neck, exhibiting a high degree of craftsmanship in its attire. The arms and legs, some parts of which are visible, appear to be made of the same material as the head, suggesting articulated or poseable limbs. The doll is presented within its original cardboard box, which features the 'Ashton-Drake Galleries' logo on protective tissue paper, indicating its provenance and quality as a collector's item. Visible accessory items include a small pink object, possibly a toy or prop, wrapped in bubble wrap, and another dark blue garment, also in plastic, suggesting additional clothing or accessories are included. The packaging shows minimal wear, indicating the doll has been well-preserved. There are no observable condition issues such as chips, cracks, fading, or damage to the doll itself. The overall presentation suggests a doll from the late 20th or early 21st century, typical of Ashton-Drake's highly detailed and limited-edition collector dolls.