UP FOR SALE: These adorable porcelain Ornament/Figurines were hand crafted from molds made by Duncan Enterprises and hand painted. Add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday decor with this charming set of vintage Joan Walsh Anglund ceramic Christmas ornaments, crafted from Duncan Enterprises molds and hand-painted with delicate detail. These figurines capture the beloved style of Anglund?s iconic round-faced children, dressed in holiday and whimsical attire. ? Details: Artist Inspiration: Joan Walsh Anglund Manufacturer: Duncan Enterprises (ceramic mold) Era: Late 1970s ? 1980s Material: Ceramic Hand-Painted: Yes, unique color variations The ceramic company responsible for making molds of the popular Joan Walsh Anglund Christmas ornaments for use in hobbyist ceramic shops was Duncan Enterprises. Duncan was well-known for producing ceramic molds that allowed hobbyists to create their own painted ceramic pieces, including licensed designs from popular artists like Joan Walsh Anglund. These molds were used in ceramic studios and home workshops, where individuals could pour slip (liquid clay), fire the pieces in a kiln, and then hand-paint them. The Joan Walsh Anglund ceramic ornament molds made by Duncan Enterprises were most popular during the late 1970s through the 1980s. This was during the height of the ceramic hobby boom, when many home-based and studio-based ceramicists were using slip-cast molds to create and decorate their own pieces. Joan Walsh Anglund?s distinctive, sentimental character designs were widely used in various Christmas ornaments and figurines, and Duncan Enterprises capitalized on this by producing ceramic molds for hobbyists to recreate and paint their own versions. There's no readily available information suggesting that the Duncan Mold Company (later Duncan Enterprises) used Joan Walsh Anglund's designs without her permission. Copyright Protection: Joan Walsh Anglund's illustrations and literary works were subject to copyright protection. This means that using her designs commercially without authorization would have been a copyright infringement. Licensing Agreements: It's more probable that Duncan Enterprises, like many companies, would have pursued licensing agreements with artists and designers to use their work legally. Checking Duncan Enterprises' Archives: If accessible, historical records might reveal licensing agreements or other collaborations with artists. In conclusion, while it's possible that unauthorized use occurred, there isn't any readily available evidence to support this claim. Licensing agreements would have been a more likely scenario for Duncan Enterprises to use Joan Walsh Anglund's designs. AS IS AS SHOWN Please take a look at the pictures for the best description. A photo is as good as a thousand words and is the best description of cosmetic condition. Use your ZOOM TOOL to best see this item! Please look closely at all the photos for condition--Thank you *Vintage and secondhand items may have flaws. Please review item(s), description and picture(s). I do my best to research and describe the items accurately, but I am not an expert on all of the items I sell. Unless specified in the listing, all items are sold AS-IS AS-SEEN in photos* All of My Items Come from a Smoke Free Home and have been cleaned per's standards I do Ship everyday Monday - Friday I do my best to ensure that my photos are as true to color as possible. However, due to inconsistencies of various monitors, lighting sources, digital photography, product color may slightly vary Feel Free to Visit My Store and Browse Through My Other Listings as I am happy to combine shipping for you. Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up! If you have any further questions, please feel free to message me Any props that are used in the taking of the photos are not included. Only the item/items in the title of the listings are being sold