Why You’ll Love It
This is an enchanting hallway vignette by celebrated miniature artist Gale Elena Bantock. Forever frozen in time is this moment of quiet elegance in a refined Rococo interior. A sculpted lady doll dressed in an elaborate period gown with a soft pink overskirt draped over a richly textured lace underskirt, paired with a graceful green bodice and holding a tiny fan in hand. She rests demurely upon a petite faux marble-topped bench adorned with a luminous yellow silk cushion, set against walls that are beautifully decorated with floral wallpaper panels and a central framed cherub painting. Every element, from the architecture to the furnishings and figure, has been meticulously crafted by hand by Bantock. Display this piece in a dollhouse entrance hall, as a standalone vignette, or within a collector’s cabinet.
Details
Materials: Wood, porcelain, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 9 ¼” tall x 7” wide x 5” deep
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Gale Elena Bantock
Collection: Madame Y Collection of Japan
Please Note: You are purchasing the vingette with doll, as shown. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
