Why You’ll Love It
This one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale artisan character doll depicts an elderly woman bundled up for a winter shopping trip. Although unsigned, she is exceptionally well sculpted, with deeply modeled facial wrinkles, weathered eyes, a downturned mouth, and subtle age spots that give her face remarkable realism and personality. She wears a muted green floral dress cinched with a black belt beneath a long, textured olive-green coat trimmed with a deep brown faux-fur stole. Her outfit is finished with a charming mustard-yellow brimmed hat accented with tiny red-pink roses and dark brown shoes.
She carries a pink floral-patterned umbrella in one hand and pulls a wonderfully detailed woven wicker shopping trolley on miniature wheels with the other. The trolley is filled with tiny parcels and packages, including a white gift box tied with a bright red ribbon, adding an especially charming everyday storytelling detail.
Perfect for
A winter shopping scene, Christmas vignette, village street, traditional townhouse, period-inspired interior, market scene, or character doll collection.
Details
Materials: Clay, fabric, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5 ½” tall
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note: Listing includes the elderly lady doll, floral umbrella, and loaded wicker shopping trolley shown. Snowy scenery, trees, and other staging elements pictured 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
