The third issue in the RJW Hummel® collection is the beautiful "Celestial Musician" based on an original illustration by Sister Marie Innocentia.
The Celestial Musician is made entirely of the finest all-wool
felt. Fully jointed with the RJW ball & socket system with internal
wood mechanism, the lovely angel child stands approximately 12" tall. This is the first RJW Hummel to feature the distinctive lowered eye
lids. The molded felt head has delicately hand painted features, and a
wig of the finest mohair. The expressive hands have individually-sewn
fingers and sculptural details.
The Celestial Musician comes costumed in a classic all-felt gown
with metallic star motif. The angel wings are beautifully sculpted and
molded out of felt and delicatelly hand painted. The entire costume has
been artistically shaded in subtle hues to evoke the original Hummel
coloring perfectly. The little musician holds a custom-made violin and
bow handcrafted out of wood at the R. John Wright Workshop. A satchel
made of all-wool felt hangs on a strap from one shoulder. Every detail
has been meticulously researched to capture the essence and emotion of
the original Hummel® design. Each doll includes a felt-covered wooden stand with a metal rod which inserts into a leg for easy display.
The Celestial Musician will be produced at the R. John Wright workshop in Bennington, Vermont in a limited edition of only 100 pieces
worldwide. Each will come inside a deluxe presentation box with a
signed and numbered certificate of authenticity and the forms for owner
registration. The matching number service will be provided to other
dolls in the R. John Wright Hummel® collection subject to availability.