Why You’ll Love It
A handsome 1:12 scale porcelain gentleman doll by South African miniature artist Debbie Dixon-Paver, dressed in a beautifully tailored ivory linen three-piece suit with refined late-19th to early-20th-century styling. His hand-painted porcelain face features blue eyes, a dark mustache, and curly black viscose hair, giving him a polished, distinctive appearance.
He wears a long off-white frock coat with matching trousers, layered over a textured tan waistcoat finished with tiny white buttons and a delicate gold-tone pocket watch chain. A crisp white collared shirt and dark cravat complete the formal ensemble. In one hand he carries a woven straw boater hat with a black ribbon band, while sculpted black leather-look shoes finish the look. The figure is designed in a standing pose only.
Perfect for
A Southern-inspired parlor, Edwardian veranda, garden party, country club, hotel terrace, railway platform, summer social scene, or formal period interior. He would work beautifully as a gentleman traveler, host, businessman, attorney, or affluent houseguest.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 6” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Debbie Dixon-Paver
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Listing includes the gentleman doll and straw boater hat only. Luggage, furnishings, and other staging accessories shown in photographs are not included. Figure is made for standing display only.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
