Why You'll Love Her
Meet Granny Grove, an enchanting OOAK nature figure by Marcia Backstrom. A wise Grandmother Nature, she is adorned with layered birds, bark, florals, fruits, and shells over a linen gown.
With a kind expression and gray hair, she carries a birdhouse and a walking stick topped with a bird. Perfect for an enchanted forest, garden, or woodland vignette, rich in storytelling magic.
Details
- MATERIALS: Hand sculpted clay.
- POSEABILITY & POSTURE: Standing only, fixed pose
- DIMENSIONS: 1:12 scale, 5 1/2” tall
- CONDITION: Excellent condition for its age. Carefully stored for many years.
- HISTORY/PROVENANCE: Original handmade vintage dollhouse miniature by the one and only Marcia Backstrom, signed and dated 1990s.
- COLLECTION: This doll is part of the wonderful lifetime collection Michele of New York City.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the doll with the items she is carrying only. Think of our photos as a whimsical stage set, where your amazing new miniature takes center stage. The other props may not join you, but the star of the show is ready to shine!
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
