Bing & Grøndahl annual doll Mary 1983 with clothing

Bing & Grøndahl annual doll Mary from 1983 is the first doll in the small series of seven annual dolls and a charming collector's item for those who appreciate classic Danish design, porcelain dolls and figures with history. Mary stands calmly with her gaze lowered and a light piece of lace in her hands, which gives the figure a quiet, almost contemplative expression. It is an annual doll with an atmosphere of tradition, handicraft and old-fashioned everyday life.

In the pictures, Mary is seen wearing a white dress with small flower buds, short puff sleeves and a matching bonnet. The dark base brings the whole together beautifully and gives the doll a fine presentation in a display cabinet, on a shelf or as part of a larger collection of Bing & Grøndahl figures and annual dolls. The clothing is an essential part of the expression and underlines the connection to the beloved European porcelain dolls from which the series took inspiration.

According to the existing product text, the doll Mary was a genuine novelty from B&G, where they resumed the old European tradition of porcelain dolls. The production of Mary was limited to 1983, and at the end of the year the mold was destroyed. Precisely for that reason, this Bing & Grøndahl annual doll has a special interest for collectors who seek the early editions in the series and appreciate figures with a clearly delimited release period.

As an older collector's figure, Mary also contains the special joy of preserving good craftsmanship and passing on design with history. A vintage annual doll like this adds personality to the home and is a beautiful alternative to new production. It can stand alone as a decorative figure or be combined with the other annual dolls in the series for a cohesive and narrative expression.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Series: Annual dolls
Name: Mary
Year: 1983
Other relevant facts: First doll in a series of 7 annual dolls
Other relevant facts: The production was limited to 1983
Other relevant facts: At the end of the year the mold was destroyed