Why You’ll Love It
A refined 1:12 scale porcelain gentleman doll by Deville Dolls, dressed in an elegant silver-gray silk suit with richly layered Victorian or Edwardian styling. His sculpted porcelain head features short wavy black hair, finely hand-painted facial details, and a composed expression, while the delicately modeled porcelain hands show individually defined fingers.
He wears a shimmering silver-gray frock coat with wide notched lapels, matching trousers, and a coordinating silver-gray waistcoat detailed with tiny decorative buttons. Beneath the suit, a deep burgundy high-collared shirt adds striking contrast, while a small red rose boutonniere accents the lapel. Cream shirt cuffs extend neatly beyond the jacket sleeves, and sculpted brown dress shoes complete the ensemble. His elbows and knees bend, allowing him to be displayed either seated or standing.
Perfect for
A Victorian parlor, Edwardian drawing room, gentleman’s club, formal dining room, wedding scene, theater outing, grand hotel, or period social gathering. He would work especially well as a groom, host, businessman, society gentleman, or distinguished guest.
Details
Materials: Sculpted porcelain, silk
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 6” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Deville Dolls
Collection: Madame 'Y' of Japan
Please Note: Listing includes the gentleman doll only. Chair, luggage, furnishings, and other staging accessories shown in photographs are not included. Figure can sit or stand and bends at the elbows and knees.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
