In short: Goldie is a small teddy duck made by hand by the artist Tatiana Krivitskaya. She is about 13 cm tall, sewn from viscose plush, jointed with five cotter pins and dressed in removable clothes. She is listed on Like Art, a marketplace for real handmade dolls, teddies and art animals by 700+ artists.
How big is Goldie?
The listing gives her size as 13 cm, a little over 5 inches. That is a typical size for an artist teddy: small enough for a shelf or a desk, large enough to show the details of the face and outfit.
What does "5 cotter pins" mean?
Cotter pins are the classic way artist teddies are jointed. Goldie has five of them, which in a traditional teddy means the head, both arms and both legs can turn, so you can tilt her head or change the pose of her limbs for display.
What is she made of?
According to the artist, Goldie is sewn from viscose plush and filled with wood shavings and glass granules, the traditional teddy-making stuffing that gives a firm body and a pleasant weight in the hand. Her eyes are glass, and her clothes come off.
Is she a toy for children?
No. The artist states that Goldie is not intended for little children because she contains small details. She is a collectible for adults. She should not be washed; dry cleaning only.
Is she made from a pattern?
The artist says all her toys are made from her own sketches, using professional materials. So Goldie is her original design rather than a copy of a commercial pattern.
