FAMILY TREE BEARS

by JOANNE MITCHELL

"RUFFAEL"

No. 31 out of only 50 made

1996

Original tag attached! 

I have the original invoice from 10/1998 for $365.00

Approx. 13 inches tall

Signed on the bottom of the foot by Joanne C. Mitchell 31/50.

To appreciate the wonder of all God's creatures is to be totally whole.  That is exactly what this little guy wants to be...a whole angel.  For now, he is a "Bearangelical" in training...a once mischievous youngling who didn't respect all creatures great and small....now on a very special mission.  He is earning his wings by being the guardian and guide for all our companion animals.  He can converse in any animal language.  He loves to play tag and lazy house cats.  Did you ever see one suddenly jump up and run in a crazy zig zag?  It probably was Ruffael who told her she was "IT"!  He portects the strays as they cross the street and shows them the way to a kind hearted human who will porvide some food, water and perhaps a home.  He coaches the caged birds into song and comforts them behind the bars of their domesticated domain.  He kneels beside the poor forgotton creatures in shelters and whispers consolation as they await their destinies.  Ruffael is now a friend to all pets...even the turtle in his pocket, the mice and gerbils and hamsters, too.  His message?  Love your pet and in return you'll get a faitful companion for many years.

Mint condition.  Smoke free. 

All of the dolls that I will be listing come from one original owner.  She is a dear friend of mine who is having to sell her beautiful and loved collection due to personal life changing circumstances.  The dolls have come from the artist to her home, then displayed in a gorgeous doll room inside of a beautiful mansion home in Naples, Florida.  They have never been played with and the room was only visited by her.  They have only been in a non-smoking, non-pet environment.

I will do my best to research every doll.  I have the deepest respect for all doll collectors and their extensive knowledge.  If you have any advice or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you!

Angela