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After Dorothy Wall (NZ/Aust., 1894–1942).

Blinky Bill [Bookends]

c1930s-1940s. Pair of glazed ceramic statuettes on painted wooden stands, each with “Blinky Bill” in raised letters in ceramic base, 16.7 x 12.2 x 11.3cm. Missing portion and crack to legs of one statuette, wear and soiling to wooden stands.

Blinky Bill is an “anthropomorphic koala and children's fictional character created by author and illustrator Dorothy Wall. The character of Blinky first appeared in Brooke Nicholls' 1933 book, Jacko – the Broadcasting Kookaburra, which was illustrated by Wall. Wall then featured Blinky Bill in a series of her own books, including Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian; Blinky Bill Grows Up; and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. The books are considered quintessential Australian children's classics and have never been out of print in Australia.” Ref: Wiki.

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Item #CL205-38

Price (AUD): $550.00  other currencies