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Rare 1981 Goebel Dolly Dingle in Holland Porcelain Figurine – W. Germany
This charming vintage porcelain figurine is from Goebel’s Dolly Dingle Series, produced in 1981 in West Germany. It is titled “Dolly Dingle in Holland” and was made in association with the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum.
She is depicted as a sweet young Dutch girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a traditional white bonnet, black laced bodice, and soft lavender apron over a beige underskirt. In one hand she carries a basket of red apples and greenery; in the other she holds a single tulip. The figure stands on a white circular base.
Markings on the underside:
• Dolly Dingle™ Series
• In Association with The Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum
• “DOLLY DINGLE IN HOLLAND”
• © Goebel
• W. Germany
• 1981
• Artist signature: G. Drayton
About the artist:
Grace Drayton (also known as Grace Wiederseim) created the beloved Dolly Dingle paper dolls and was also the original illustrator of the famous Campbell’s Soup Kids. Her distinctive rosy-cheeked, cherubic style is clearly seen in this figurine.
Approximate size: About 5½ – 5¾ inches tall.
Please examine all photos carefully for condition, as they are part of the description. This is a hard-to-find piece from the early 1980s Goebel Dolly Dingle collection and would make a wonderful addition to any Goebel, Dolly Dingle, or Grace Drayton collection.
