Why You’ll Love It
This is a very rare sized husband and wife doll pair sculpted by Julian Martinez of France. Hand-sculpted in clay with remarkably expressive faces, their deep-set eyes, and lovingly rendered wrinkles give them a lifelike, storytelling quality. Both figures feature posable limbs, allowing them to hold hands, embrace, or naturally interact within a miniature scene. The wife is dressed in a cheerful yellow knit cardigan, pale blue skirt, and classic pumps, while her husband wears a soft blue shirt with a tiny bow tie and belted trousers. The pair simply belongs together as they are 'Still in Love' and are offered only as one inseparable set. Perfect for adding heart to a family home, garden setting, village street, or cozy cottage interior.
Details
Materials: Clay
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; approximately 5" tall each
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Julian Martinez (France)
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Included is the doll couple only. The flowers and other accessories are shown for staging purposes.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
