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Vintage Mary Lisa Chesnutt “Dolls by Department 56” handcrafted Christmas figure, measuring approximately 17 inches tall.This wonderfully whimsical mixed-media Christmas doll was created by artist Mary Lisa Chesnutt for Department 56 and retains its original Department 56 / Mary Lisa Chesnutt hangtag.The character is dressed in a colorful plaid jacket and striped trousers and carries an elaborate dimensional Christmas tree decorated with miniature ornaments, bells, garland, bows and a tiny holiday figure. From the expressive hand-painted face and greenery-style hair to the oversized shoes and heavily decorated tree, this piece is packed with the quirky folk-art character associated with Chesnutt’s work.Mary Lisa Chesnutt is a mixed-media figurative artist whose work incorporates a variety of materials and found-object elements. Her Department 56 dolls are much less commonly encountered on the secondary market than the company’s better-known holiday collectibles.DETAILS• Artist: Mary Lisa Chesnutt
• Maker: Department 56
• Collection: Dolls by Department 56
• Approximately 16” tall
• Handcrafted mixed-media construction
• Christmas / holiday theme
• Elaborately decorated dimensional Christmas tree
• Original Department 56 / Mary Lisa Chesnutt hangtag attached
• Vintage retired collectible
• Hard-to-find designCONDITIONVery nice vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The figure retains its original tag and numerous small decorative elements.Because this is a vintage handcrafted mixed-media piece, minor variations, irregularities and signs of age are to be expected. Please examine all photos carefully for condition and details, as they are considered part of the description.A wonderfully unusual piece for collectors of Mary Lisa Chesnutt, Department 56, vintage Christmas décor, folk art, art dolls and whimsical holiday collectibles.This particular design appears to be very difficult to find on the secondary market.Will be carefully packaged for shipping due to the dimensional tree and delicate decorative elements.
