Lot 1: An Ina Volprich Ashton-Drake Galleries Annabelle's Hugs Baby Orangutan Doll

A collectible baby orangutan doll, titled Annabelle’s Hugs, designed by artist Ina Volprich for The Ashton-Drake Galleries. The doll is constructed with a vinyl head, hands, and feet, featuring a textured finish to simulate primate skin, and a soft, weighted cloth body. The head features fixed, inset brown acrylic eyes with hand-applied eyelashes and wispy orange-red synthetic hair. Similar hair is applied to the limbs, and a pink ribbon bow is attached to the head. The doll is dressed in a pink and white polka-dot short-sleeved cotton romper with light pink trim and a bow at the neckline. A purple adhesive paper tag is attached to the right arm by a gold-coloured cord, which reads: “ANNABELLE’S HUGS” IS A SO TRULY REAL® VINYL DOLL DESIGNED BY ARTIST INA VOLPRICH EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ASHTON-DRAKE GALLERIES. The tag includes a signature and the printed name INA VOLPRICH, ARTIST, and concludes with BRINGING YOU DOLLS OF IRRESISTIBLE VALUE!™. The back of the neck features incised characters reading VOLPRICH and ADG.