Why You’ll Love It
This is a festive heirloom piece for your miniature winter decor! A OOAK Victorian Christmas settee by Aurearte Miniatures (Barcelona). Crafted in hand-painted wood and lovingly upholstered, the piece features a softly antiqued and distressed cream finish with delicate hand-painted fabric upholstered seating decorated with painted floral garlands framing the back and seat. At the center of the backrest is a charming painted medallion of Father Christmas bearing gifts and a small tree, a delightful holiday image that captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Victorian Christmas. The seat is richly trimmed with layers of blue velvet, silk ribbon braid, and soft ruffled trim. Accompanying the settee is a tiny accent pillow edged with blue ribbon, featuring a hand-painted winter scene of a Victorian couple sharing a kiss beneath snowy trees, designed to resemble fine petit point needlework. This extraordinary piece would be magical in a dollhouse holiday parlor, beside a miniature Christmas tree, or in a festive winter vignette.
Details
Materials: Wood, fabric
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3 ½” tall x 4 ¾” long x 2 ¼” deep
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Aurea (Spain)
Collection: Madame Y Collection of Japan
Please Note: You are purchasing the settee with (1) pillow, as shown. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
