R. John Wright

 

The 2009 Releases

The newest addition to the highly-acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION, The Chinaman. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. The book begins with the following notation:

"Brownies, like fairies and goblins,
are imaginary sprites who are supposed to delight
in harmless pranks and helpful deeds.
They work and sport while weary households sleep,
and never allow themselves to be seen
by mortal eyes."

Fortunately for us all, Palmer Cox visualized the Brownies perfectly and immortalized them in over 15 books with his delightful illustrations, poems and stories. Over 100 years after Cox's delightful sprites captured the hearts of children everywhere, we are pleased and honored to present them for the first time in the medium of molded felt.Measuring a diminutive 8" tall, Cox's Chinaman Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Chinaman is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features, and incredibly tiny molded felt hands. The Chinaman also features a long queue braid down his back.

Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, the Chinaman comes wearing a traditional felt costume consisting of tunic with tiny brass buttons, short trousers, pointed hat and peasant slippers. As a wonderful added accessory, he holds a handcarved wooden pole with a hanging paper lantern! Like the previously-released Palmer Cox Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been overlooked to bring this beloved character vividly to life.

The Brownie Chinaman will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection.

$485.00

Goldilocks & Baby Bear made in conjunction with the release of the new book, "Goldilocks", from Puffin Publishers in the UK!
Goldilock's is constructed of the finest all wool felt, measures 12 1/4" tall, and is fully jointed for playful posing. Her golden curls are made of fine imported mohair and frame her delicately hand painted face. Goldilocks features a sculptural body and childlike hands sewn with individual fingers. Goldilocks is dressed exclusively for this edition in the red cotton summer dress with a hand smocked bodice and dainty Swiss embroidered trim which she wears in the book. She has custom made striped stockings, fine cotton undergarments, and hand cobbled red leather shoes. In one hand Goldilocks holds a handcarved wooden spoon. Included with Goldilocks will be a delightful version of Baby Bear. With German glass pupil eyes and a molded leather nose, Baby Bear is made of fine wool/mohair plush with felt paw pads and separate resin claws. Fully jointed, he measures 8" tall standing. He comes wearing a felt and cotton bib and an authentic hand painted replica of his empty porridge bowl! A tiny teardrop shows at the corner of his eye. Also included is an autographed copy of the new hard cover book "Goldilocks" written by Lauren Childs and photographed by Polly Borland.

$1175.00 for the set

 

We are pleased to announce a very special upcoming edition celebrating the Seasons of Childhood titled "Autumn" based the illustration shown above by famed illustrator Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935). One of America's premiere female artists, Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated over 60 books, 250 periodicals and almost 200 covers for Good Housekeeping as well as many posters, calendars and prints. Her art has provided the basis for several R. John Wright editions, most recently Babes in the Wood, and her beautiful depiction of two children carrying a basket of apples between them is the inspiration behind "Autumn."

The two dolls measure approximately 17" tall and are fully jointed and constructed of the finest all wool felt with molded faces, hand painted features, and mohair wigs. The sculptural, childlike hands are sewn with individual fingers which clasp around the handle of a custom handwoven willow basket. The basket is filled with felt apples - delicately and realistically hand colored. The little girl wears a beautifully detailed dress of hand-dyed cotton gauze and matching undies. The corresponding hairbow, custom-made striped socks, and cobbled leather strap shoes provide the perfect finishing touches. Her companion is costumed in a tailored 2-piece felt romper with linen collar and cuffs and covered buttons. Custom-woven striped stockings, and hand cobbled leather shoes complete his charming period outfit.

"Autumn" will be made in an extremely limited edition of just 100 sets worldwide. Both dolls will come together with their basket of apples in a deluxe custom-made RJW presentation box. Included will be the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration.
This delightful set will be available by special order - set $2,950.00

 

We are pleased to announce the addition of the Gentleman Mouse™ to our highly-acclaimed Beatrix Potter™ Collection. This delightful character made his appearance in the book The Tailor of Gloucester™ first published in 1903. The Tailor of Gloucester™ was Beatrix Potter's own favourite among all her books. The story is set in "the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats." While toiling in his shop one Christmas season, the Tailor looked up from his work to hear a tapping noise coming from the nearby sideboard. Lifting a teacup gingerly, out stepped a wee gentleman mouse dressed in finery who bowed politely before hopping down and disappearing under the wainscot!

Measuring a diminutive 3" tall, the Gentleman Mouse™ is made of the finest mohair plush and is jointed at the neck and shoulders. He features realistic coloring, hand embroidered features, black glass eyes, inset whiskers, resin hands and feet, and a leather tail.

Based exactly on the Beatrix Potter illustrations, Gentleman Mouse™ is outfitted in a handsome topcoat tailored of cotton and silk with decorative gilt trim. A lace cravat and wrist frills and matching tricorne hat complete his charming period costume. No detail has been overlooked in bringing this delightful Beatrix Potter™ character vividly to life! The Gentleman Mouse™ joins the previously-released Mouse Tailor from the same book.

Gentleman Mouse™ will be produced in a limited edition of just 300 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to the corresponding Lady Mouse™ or previous pieces in the Beatrix Potter™ collection. Please contact your RJW dealer for further details.

LADY & GENTLEMAN MICE    $450.00 ea.

Measuring a diminutive 3" tall, Lady Mouse™ is made of the finest mohair plush and is jointed at the neck and shoulders. She features realistic coloring, hand embroidered features, black glass eyes, inset whiskers, resin hands and feet, and a leather tail.

Based exactly on the Beatrix Potter illustrations, Lady Mouse™ is beautifully outfitted in a period costume consisting of a quilted silk underskirt and dress tailored out of custom printed miniature floral fabric. She wears a cotton batiste mob cap and dainty apron trimmed with delicate lace and on her feet, incredible tiny high heel slippers! No detail has been overlooked in bringing this charming Beatrix Potter™ character to life! Lady Mouse™ joins the previously-released Mouse Tailor from the same book.

Lady Mouse™ will be produced in a limited edition of just 300 pieces worldwide. She will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to the corresponding Gentleman Mouse™ or previous pieces in the Beatrix Potter™ collection.
LADY & GENTLEMAN MICE    $450.00 ea.

 

 

THE SONG OF
THE PRIMROSE FAIRY

The Primrose opens wide in spring;
Her scent is sweet and good:
It smells of every happy thing
In sunny lane and wood.
I have not half the skill to sing
And praise her as I should.

She's dear to folk throughout the land;
In her is nothing mean:
She freely spreads on every hand
Her petals pale and clean.
And though she's neither proud nor grand,
She is the Country Queen.

Flower Fairies of the Spring - The Primrose Fairy™ is constructed of the finest all wool felt. She measures 11 1/2" tall and is fully jointed at shoulders, hips and neck. Primrose has delicately hand painted features and a meticulously hand-knotted wig of the finest imported mohair. The Primrose Fairy has a sculpural molded body and limbs and her graceful hands are sewn with individual fingers. Her magnificent fairy wings are sewn, molded, and hand painted out of fine silk organza.

Primrose is dressed in a 2-piece outfit consisting of a petal skirt and leaf bodice. She wears knit silk tights and dainty slippers on her feet. This Spring Flower Fairy™ comes holding a detailed, realistic primrose blossom made of molded, hand painted felt.

The Primrose Fairy will be produced in an edition limited to only 250 pieces worldwide. Each will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box with the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. As part of the Flower Fairies™ Collection, matching numbers are available to the other dolls in the series.

RELEASE DATE: June, 2009 - $725.00   ea.

 

 

THE SONG OF
THE HEATHER FAIRY

"Ho, Heather, ho! From south to north
Spread now your royal purple forth!
Ho, jolly one! From east to west,
The moorland waiteth to be dressed!"

I come, I come! With footsteps sure
I run to clothe the waiting moor;
From heath to heath I leap and stride
to fling my bounty far and wide.

FLOWER FAIRIES OF THE SUMMMER - THE HEATHER FAIRY™ is constructed of the finest all wool felt. The first toddler boy in the series, The Heather Fairy measures 9" tall and is fully jointed at shoulders, hips and neck. This charming little elf has delicately hand painted features, pointed fairy ears, and a meticulously hand-knotted wig of the finest imported wispy blonde mohair. The Heather Fairy has a sculpural molded body and limbs and his tiny hands are sewn with individual fingers. His iridescent fairy wings are sewn, molded, and hand painted out of fine silk organza.

The Heather Fairy is dressed in a simple 2-piece outfit consisting of a sleeveless shirt and billowy, gathered shorts. This Summer Flower Fairy comes holding a realistic, detailed branch of heather blossoms made of molded and hand painted felt.

The Heather Fairy will be produced in an edition limited to only 250 pieces worldwide. Each will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box with the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. As part of the Flower Fairies™ Collection, matching numbers are available to the other dolls in the series.

RELEASE DATE: August, 2009 - $725.00   ea.

 

THE SONG OF
THE HAZEL-NUT FAIRY

Slowly, slowly, growing
While I watched them well,
See, my nuts have ripened;
Now I've news to tell.
I will tell the Squirrel,
"Here's a store for you;
But, kind Sir, remember
The Nuthatch likes them too."

I will tell the Nuthatch,
"Now, Sir, you may come;
Choose your nuts and crack them,
But leave the children some."
I will tell the children,
"You may take your share;
Come and fill your pockets,
But leave a few to spare."

Flower Fairies of the Autumn - The Hazel-Nut Fairy™ is constructed of the finest all wool felt. She measures 9" tall and is fully jointed at shoulders, hips and neck. Hazel-Nut has delicately hand painted features and a meticulously hand-knotted wig of the finest imported dark brown mohair. Hazel-Nut has a sculpural, molded toddler body and limbs and her tiny hands are sewn with individual fingers. Her delicate fairy wings are sewn, molded, and hand painted out of fine silk organza. The Hazel-Nut Fairy is dressed in a sleeveless shift of softly hand colored organdy and a felt cap on her head. The Autumn Flower Fairy™ comes holding a branch of detailed, realistic hazelnuts and red-tinged leaves made of molded, hand painted felt.

The Hazel-Nut Fairy will be produced in an edition limited to only 250 pieces worldwide. Each will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box with the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. As part of the Flower Fairies™ Collection, matching numbers are available to the other dolls in the series.

RELEASE DATE: September, 2009 - $725.00   ea.

 

 

THE SONG OF
THE PINE TREE FAIRY

A tall, tall tree is the Pine tree,
With its trunk of bright red-brown-
The red of the merry squirrels
Who go scampering up and down.

There are cones on the tall, tall Pine tree,
With its needles sharp and green;
Small seeds in the cones are hidden,
And they ripen there unseen.

The elves play games with the squirrels
At the top of the tall, tall tree,
Throwing cones for the squirrels to nibble-
I wish I were there to see!

Flower Fairies of the Winter - The Pine Tree Fairy™ is constructed of the finest all wool felt. He measures 11 1/2" tall and is fully jointed at shoulders, hips, and neck. The Pine Tree Fairy has delicately hand painted features and a sculpural molded body and limbs with individually sewn fingers. His delicate fairy wings are sewn, molded, and hand painted out of fine silk organza.

The Pine Tree Fairy is costumed in felt shorts, a long-sleeved belted tunic-style shirt with laced closure, and a molded and delicately hand painted felt pine cone headress. For warmth, he wears custom-dyed cotton tights and elfin slippers on his feet. The Winter Flower Fairy™ comes holding a detailed, realistic pine cone made of molded, hand painted felt.

The Pine Tree Fairy will be produced in an edition limited to only 250 pieces worldwide. Each will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box with the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. As part of the Flower Fairies™ Collection, matching numbers are available to the other dolls in the series.

RELEASE DATE: November, 2009 - $725.00   ea.

 

We are pleased to announce an exciting upcoming series based on the characters from the classic MGM motion picture The Wizard of Oz!

The series will be launched in 2009 - the 70th anniversary year. "Dorothy" - the premiere piece in the collection - will be faithfully based on the the character unforgetably played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film. Dorothy Gale - the Kansas farmgirl who is swept away into the Wonderful Land of Oz - will be vividly brought to life by R. JOHN WRIGHT DOLLS. Standing approximately 18" tall, Dorothy will be fully jointed and made entirely of the finest all-wool felt incorporating a realistic sculptural body and limbs and a compelling portrait face with delicate hand painted features. Her lovely hands will have individual fingers and she will have a meticulously hand-knotted wig made of fine European human hair.
Oz's beloved heroine will be dressed in the trademark costume consisting of a white cotton blouse with rickrack trim, period undergarments, and a pinafore dress tailored of custom-made blue checkered fabric. On her feet, she will wear custom-made anklets and hand cobbled Ruby slippers - covered in tiny sequins with rhinestones and faceted crystals! On one arm, Dorothy will carry a custom made replica of the actual basket in the film. No effort will be spared to make this the most authentic version of this beloved character ever produced.

Dorothy will come enclosed in a deluxe presentation box gilt-embellished with the Wizard of Oz logo. Included will be the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Matching numbers will be provided to subsequent characters in the series. Check back to this page often! Further details will be posted as they become available.

RELEASE DATE: August, 2009

THE WIZARD OF OZ: TM & © Turner Entertainment Co.

 

Once there was a little doll. Her name was Edith.
She lived in a nice house and had everything she needed except someone to play with.
She was lonely! Then one morning Edith looked into the garden and there stood two bears!

Since it was first published in 1957, The Lonely Doll® has established itself as a unique children's classic. Through innovative photography, author Dare Wright brought the world of a doll named "Edith" and two teddy bears named "Mr. Bear" and "Little Bear", vividly to life. The toys Dare chose as characters were classics from the world of children's playthings: a Series 109 Italian Lenci doll from her childhood, and German Shucco and Steiff brand teddy bears. With simple poses and wonderful expression, the atmospheric black & white photographs told an unforgettable story of friendship. The book was widely read throughout the 1960's and is now being enjoyed by its third generation of readers.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first Lonely Doll book, we are proud to present a very special edition of Edith, The Lonely Doll®. Measuring 22" tall - the same size as the original doll - Edith, the Lonely Doll® is fully jointed and made of the finest all-wool felt. Her face is artistically sculpted and delicately hand painted to closely resemble the original Lenci model 109. Edith features a hand knotted wig made of the finest human hair and 14k gold hoop earrings in each ear.

Edith, The Lonely Doll® is costumed in the signature gingham dress meticulously pieced of all-wool felt in custom-dyed shades of pink. Over her dress Edith wears a dainty apron made of fine cotton organdy which fastens at the back with two mother of pearl buttons. Her undergarments consist of a cotton organdy teddy with hemstitched edge (an exact replica of the original) and a cotton slip with fine Swiss embroidered trim. On her feet Edith wears custom woven cotton anklets and hand cobbled black felt shoes with glass buttons and leather soles and heels. As a special anniversary gift, around her neck is a beautiful 14k gold locket. The locket opens to reveal photos of her best friends, Mr. Bear and Little Bear!

This special Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of The Lonely Doll® is produced in a worldwide limited edition of just 500 pieces. Edith will come inside a deluxe custom-made RJW presentation box with the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Don't miss out on this important and charming edition. Edith, The Lonely Doll is available through all R. John Wright authorized retailers.

ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY: Available Now! $1,475.00

Copyright©the Estate of Dare Wright

 

 

We are pleased to announce the addition of the Indian to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. The book begins with the following notation:

"Brownies, like fairies and goblins,
are imaginary sprites who are supposed to delight
in harmless pranks and helpful deeds.
They work and sport while weary households sleep,
and never allow themselves to be seen
by mortal eyes."

Fortunately for us all, Palmer Cox visualized the Brownies perfectly and immortalized them in over 15 books with his delightful illustrations, poems and stories. Over 100 years after Cox's delightful sprites captured the hearts of children everywhere, we are pleased and honored to present them for the first time in the medium of molded felt.

Measuring 8" tall, Cox's Indian Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Indian is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features (including 'war paint'), incredibly tiny sculptural hands, and a hand-knotted mohair wig.

Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, the Indian comes wearing a traditional costume consisting of belted felt jacket with fringe and hand painted designs, fringed trousers, a headband with feathers, and felt mocassins. As a wonderful added accessory, he holds a handcrafted wood and metal tomahawk in one hand! Like the previously-released Palmer Cox Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been overlooked to bring this beloved character vividly to life.

The Palmer Cox Indian will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection.

The Brownie Indian will be available through all RJW authorized retailers. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition! $485.00 each

ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY: 2009 PRODUCTION

We are pleased to announce the addition of The Sailor to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. Measuring 8" tall, Cox's Sailor Brownie is made of the finest custom-made 100% wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Sailor is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He has realistic coloring, hand painted features, incredibly tiny sculptural hands, and a mohair wig.

Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, our little Sailor is set to sail the seas in his traditional blue felt costume consisting of bell-bottom trousers and matching top with wide felt collar. His collar is decorated with silk ribbon and embroidered anchors and his hat has a wired crown and a hatband with "Volunteer" written across the front. On his feet, the Sailor wears striped stockings and tiny felt slippers. As in the previously-released Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been spared to bring this appealing Palmer Cox character vividly to life.

The Brownie Sailor will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection.

Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition! $485.00 each

ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY: 2009 PRODUCTION

"Spring Delivery" - the second piece in the charming Springtime Friends Series. Spring Delivery features a delightful mohair chick pulling a cart with a decorated Holiday egg. The chick measures a wee 3" tall and is made entirely of fine mohair plush with delicate realistic coloring, glass eyes, and felt beak and feet. Jointed at the neck with moveable wings, the chick wears a silk ribbon harness to pull the cart. The cart is custom-made out of hardwood with moveable wheels. Onboard is a molded felt egg embellished with a cluster of forget-me-not blossoms and leaves handmade entirely out of felt and delicately hand colored.

Produced in an limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide, Spring Delivery will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box. Included will be the signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Matching edition numbers will be provided to "Petit Four" - the first edition in the Springtime Friends Series.  $495.00

ESTIMATED DELIVERY: February 2009

Coming Soon:

SCOOTLES BIRTHDAY GIRL & BIRTHDAY BOY- PICTURES COMING SOON - $595.00 Each

 

 

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