We are delighted to introduce Lynne & Michael Roche's 2010 Collection.

Well known for their beautifully handcrafted and hand-painted creations, this British husband and wife team bring a rare emotional quality to their dolls that is truly endearing. Embodied in Lynne's exquisite 10.5" Rose and 11" Arthur are a sweetness and soul that speak of innocence and wonder, those timeless qualities of childhood. Michael carves each doll's fully articulated body by hand from lime wood. Lynne sculpts each doll's porcelain head and hands, then hand-paints them with her soft and delicate pallette. Optional special accessories have been artfully handcrafted and perfectly proportioned for this series by skilled British master woodworker Tim Rossitor.

Joining their Little Friends Collection for 2010 are Ivy and Jasmin. Each all-bisque doll is fully articulated, painted by hand and available in two different editions. An adorable little red wood car by Tim Rossitor is also available for separate purchase with the 7" Little Friends Collection. Lynne has carefully chosen a selection of interesting natural fabrics and delicate patterns for her appealing original clothing designs. The subtle colors of the fabrics, combined with Lynne's beading skill, add the perfect touch to each doll's unique look in this year's collection. read more below

Exceptional Accessories That Enhance The Magic Of Each Handmade Roche Doll

As with all of the special editions by Lynne and Michael, beautifully handcrafted accessories have been carefully thought out and created as a perfect complement to each doll's little world. Whether it be a hand-painted wood car, a vintage-styled Christmas market or an adorable Teddy bear companion, you can be sure that each accessory is of the highest quality and a unique collectible in itself.

Roche Dolls Possess A Quiet Beauty & Presence Which Is Approachable, Yet Eloquent

Sometimes there is a magic that ignites when a husband and wife work together. Lynne and Michael Roche of England combine the best of classic doll making with today's style. You might even describe a piece by this husband and wife team as a modern day antique. For this reason, the demand for their dolls continues to expand, from contemporary doll collectors to collectors of rare antique dolls. They continue in their rich tradition by telling their story in a book, and by adding new doll sizes to the line. Always present is the use of unique and beautiful fabrics, many natural and specially dyed, as well as hand-crafted wood accessories both imaginative and fun.

For over thirty years, we have been committed to bringing the finest in modern dolls to our collectors, which includes the dolls by Lynne and Michael Roche. The demand for dolls by these highly-respected English doll makers continues to grow... not only from collectors of contemporary artist dolls, but even more remarkably, by those who know and collect rare antique dolls! These classic, handmade dolls by Lynne and Michael Roche are of such intricate and complex detail that only a very small number are created each year; they are destined to become treasured heirlooms. We know you will be as captivated as we are with Lynne and Michael's creations.