Joe Spencer Gallerie II Witch Thelma Halloween Gathered Traditions 19”- 29” VTG For Sale

Joe Spencer Gallerie II Witch Signed Halloween Gathered Traditions 19”- 29” VTG
Charming collectible Joe Spencer Gathered Traditions Halloween witch soft-sculpture doll, featuring the wonderfully eccentric folk-art styling associated with Spencer’s Halloween characters.This seated witch has an expressive hand-painted fabric face with an exaggerated long nose, painted eyes and lips, black fiber hair, and a dramatic tall pointed witch hat trimmed with black and brown feathers and an amber-colored faceted jewel accent.Her layered costume is particularly detailed, with a black-and-cream botanical print dress, black net/lace overlay, distressed sage-green gauze accents, striped stockings, and whimsical pointed black lace-up boots. Even the fabric hands have individually defined fingers and painted black fingernails.The original “Gathered Traditions™ by Joe Spencer” hang tag remains attached.Joe Spencer’s Gathered Traditions line was produced for Gallerie II and is known for whimsical soft-sculpture seasonal characters with expressive painted faces, elaborate textiles and intentionally primitive/folk-art construction. Condition: Pre-owned collectible condition. Original hang tag is present. Fabrics intentionally incorporate raw, distressed and frayed textures as part of the primitive folk-art design. Light age/storage wear may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the face, clothing, hat, stockings and shoes, as they form an important part of the condition description.Estate found, item not refurbished to preserve historical integrity.A striking display piece for a Joe Spencer collection, Gathered Traditions collection, primitive folk-art collection, witch collection, or upscale Halloween display.