Why You’ll Love It
Regal and beautifully detailed, “Lady Elizabeth” is a one-of-a-kind Tudor-era lady handcrafted by miniature doll artist Viola Williams. Her finely painted porcelain features are enhanced with delicate real eyelashes, while her richly layered period costume combines silk and linen in warm red, gold, cream, and olive tones. Ornate trims, jewelry, an embroidered-style headdress, and a flowing veil complete her aristocratic appearance. Her name and artist signature appear on her stand, making this elegant doll an especially appealing addition to a historical dollhouse or collector’s display.
Perfect for:
Tudor and Renaissance interiors, historical dollhouses, royal court scenes, period room boxes, and artisan doll collections.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, silk, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5 ½” tall, 6” including hat
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Viola Williams
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Listing includes the doll by Viola Williams only. Furniture, artwork, food, baskets, tableware, and all other miniature props shown in the styled photograph 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
