Why You’ll Love It
This is an elegant, hand-crafted Victorian lady dollhouse doll. She has thoughtfully been designed to bend at her hips, knees, and elbows, allowing her to sit naturally in chairs, parlors, railway compartments, theaters, or carriage scenes. Her softly painted porcelain face has a gentle, contemplative expression, with dark eyes and a slightly tilted head. She wears a dramatic late Victorian gown fashioned from rich burgundy silk with black lace and ruffle accents. Her matching hat, decorated with black trim and delicate feather accents, frames her dark coiffed hairstyle.
Perfect for a Victorian parlor, theater box, railway carriage, mourning scene, elegant sitting room, or grand manor vignette.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, silk
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5½" tall if standing
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The Victorian lady doll. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
