Mattel Madame du Barbie Tenth in a Series of Limited Edition by Bob Mackie 17934

  

Mattel Madame du Barbie Tenth in a Series of Limited Edition by Bob Mackie 17934. Madame du Barbie: named after Madame du Barry, the mistress of King Louis XV of France who was executed at the guillotine just five weeks after Marie Antionette, this Bob Mackie is a stunning addition to the existing Mackie line. Just as "over the top" as his previous creations, this doll is in the same shade of ice blue as "Billions of Dreams" Barbie. Her 18 century gown is embellished with sequins and crystal beads, and Barbie's platinum hair is cleverly styled to resemble a powdered wig from that period. I recently watched an interview of Bob Mackie by Robert Best of Mattel.

Bob was asked to compare the experience of designing for live famous people versus designing for Barbie. His answer was there was not much difference except Barbie was easier to get in for a fitting! That answer made me smile.. Mackie once remarked: "There hasn't been a woman in the limelight since Garbo or Dietrich who could pull off such outrageous visual fantasies while maintaining her individual beauty". Although he was speaking about Cher, I think Barbie would fall into this category as well.

This item has been adult owned the last 25 years and stored in the shipper. Box has been opened to allow for photos.

Doll has never been removed from box. The only defect found was at the bottom of the box, a very small tear.

This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls, Clothing & Accessories\Dolls & Doll Playsets". The seller is "stellasfamily" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Unit of Sale: Single Unit
2. Artist: Bob mackie
3. Antique: No
4. Doll Hair Color: Blonde
5. Doll Hair Type: Varies
6. Occasion: All Occasions
7. Number of Pieces: 13
8. Custom Bundle: No
9. Item Length: 18 in
10. Vintage: Yes
11. Doll Size: 11 1/2
12. Personalize: No
13. Doll Gender: Girl Doll
14. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
15. Features: Limited Edition
16. Doll Complexion: Light
17. Handmade: No
18. Item Width: 15 in
19. Character: Madame du Barbie
20. Signed: No
21. Set Includes: Doll, Accessories, Undergarment, Shoes, Outfit, Jewelry, Doll Accessories
22. Material: Plastic, Fabric
23. Age Level: 17 Years & Up
24. Franchise: Bob Mackie
25. Series: Limited Edition
26. Type: Artist Doll
27. Ethnicity: Caucasian
28. Doll Age Group: Adult
29. Doll Eye Color: Blue
30. Packaging: Original (Opened)
31. Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
32. Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
33. Country/Region of Manufacture: China
34. Item Weight: 2.5 lb
35. Product Line: Designer Editions
36. UPC: 0074299179341
37. EAN: 0074299179341
38. Brand: Mattel
39. Year Manufactured: 1997
40. MPN: 17934 17932, 17934, 17932