ALEXANDRA KOUKINOVA ALYONUSHKA + IVANUSHKA ARTIST DOLLS Start Price USD 899.00 Current Price USD 899.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Location Our Doll Heaven, ON See more about 'ALEXANDRA KOUKINOVA ALYONUSHKA + IVANUSHKA ARTIST DOLLS' Description Charming Pair of Porcelain Artist Dolls by Alexandra Koukinova: Alyonushka and Ivanushka   DESCRIPTION:  From Alexandra Koukinova's Russian Collection come Alyonushka and Ivanushka.  Alyonushka's COA states: Alyonoushka is one of the most popular personages of Russian fairy-tales.  A very young peasant girl, almost a child, she became an orphan too early and had to take care of herself and of her little brother.  Wicked witch, being an eternal sworn enemy of beauty, tenderness, kindness and love, made up her mind to ruin unprotected children.  A lot of difficulties and dangers awaited for Alyonoushka and her little brother everywhere because of the witch's underhand dealing and snares.  But Alyonushka met a faithful friend and, as always in fairy-tales, there was a happy end:  sincerity, kindness, devotion and true love overcame everything. I always thought that Ivanushka made a wonderful little brother for "Ally" and they display beautifully together.  Alyonushka is marked on her left leg the same as on her COA:  A1. N 0/1998 y.m..  It is possible that she is an artist proof. Ivanushka is marked on his left leg:  2000 r, 0/100 as shown in the photographs.  CONDITION:  Excellent.  Ivanushka has one minor "eccentricity" in that his left eyebrow has a tiny piece missing.  I have no information as to why...that is how I received him.  He will come with his stand.  Alyonushka came to me seated in a very appropriate wooden, rope-bottomed chair and it is included with the doll along with her COA.  When viewing the picture of Alyonushka's legs and identifying marks, please do not think that the doll is dirty.  That is not the case.  Her feet and hands have just been given a partial "wash" to make it appear as if they are a bit dirty/dusty as befits her state of orphaned hardship.  Both dolls were displayed for a short time in a glass-enclosed cabinet out of direct sunlight and all harm, in a non-smoking, pet-free home and remain in wonderful condition.  SIZE:  Although Alyonushka's COA claims that she is 24.5 inches tall, she is closer to the size reported on Alexandra's website, that being approximately 20.5 inches tall.  Ivanushka is approximately 13 inches tall.         If you have any questions, please email - we will be more than happy to answer them. **LAYAWAYS** are available for items over $300.  Please contact us for details. The "Fine Print"! The buyer prepays for item plus $15 shipping to the Eastern Continental USA.  If actual shipping charges to these locations are less than $15, the difference will be refunded.  More distant locations, such as those in the Western Continental USA, will cost more...actual shipping to these locations will be calculated at auction's end based on the winner's zip code.  There are NO handling fees or other monkey-business. Insurance is extra and is required for this purchase.  The cost of insurance will be determined by the final sale price of the item and will be charged at the current published USPS rates. We will *most happily* combine shipping to save as much as possible on shipping costs in the event of multiple auction wins or multiple store purchases. PLEASE NOTE:  eBay is now dictating that a seller's payment terms must be PayPal only. PayPal payments require shipment to a confirmed address.   SHIPPING TIMES:  Every effort is made to ship your item within 48 hours of cleared payment whenever humanly possible.  We will contact the high bidder within 24 hours of purchase. Afterwards, we kindly request that the high bidder contact us within 3 business days of auction close and send payment within 5 days, or the sale may be cancelled, the item re-listed, and the non-payment reported. We pride ourselves on our honest descriptions, actual-or-less shipping charges and fast, friendly service.  There should be no problems with your purchase whatsoever, but if the unforeseen happens please let us know and we will work with you to fix whatever might be amiss. Thank you for visiting and have a great day! Place a Bid!