Why You’ll Love It
This enchanting OOAK Victorian vanity vignette by celebrated IGMA artisan Gale Elena Bantock from the UK captures a quiet moment of daily ritual with extraordinary artistry. Set within a mint green softly painted wooden room box adorned with delicate floral swags and architectural detailing, a graceful porcelain Victorian lady sits at her dressing table gently brushing her hair while gazing into a hand mirror. Her flowing lace gown cascades over the chair, while the vanity is dressed with tiny handmade perfume bottles, a framed portrait, cosmetic jars, and a strand of pearls... each and every element has been carefully crafted by the artist and everything is set in place to tell a story. The entire scene feels intimate and painterly, like stepping into a miniature painting of Victorian life.
Details
Materials: Wood, porcelain, silk, mixed media
Measurements: 1:12 scale, 9 ¼” tall x 6 ½” wide x 6 ½” deep
Condition: Excellent condition, newly handmade by the artist
Artist / Maker: Gale Elena Bantock (IGMA, UK)
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note: You are purchasing the room vignette with doll inside only. Everything inside the room is glued in place, including the doll.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
