Ophelia by Ingrid Schmid, Canada, made in 1998

£135.00

Larger than usual for Ingrid's work, this elegant and finely detailed bear is made of sparse and distressed blond mohair with black glass eyes and faux suede paw pads. She wears a vintage, cream cotton dress, a hand-knitted cardigan, knitted socks, leather shoes and a straw hat, decorated with vintage-style flowers. A pair of knotted mittens hand around her neck and she carries a backpack behind. Ophelia is filled with wood shavings, with steel shot added for weight. Other than some marking on the top of her cotton hat band (see photo) she is as new with a certificate.

 one-of-a-kind

 

32cm 12.5"