Why You’ll Love It
This one-of-a-kind Louis XV Lit à la Duchesse daybed is a masterpiece by the American miniaturist June Clinkscales. Handcrafted in 2009 at an exact 1:12 scale, this breathtaking canopied daybed showcases the lavish elegance of 18th-century French interiors. The sculpted wooden frame is crowned by an ornate Rococo crest with flowing gilded ornamentation, supporting a dramatic canopy draped in sumptuous antique-gold silk. Every fold has been individually arranged and permanently set to create the graceful cascades and theatrical swags found in full-sized aristocratic furnishings. The muted sage-green and cream woven damask fabric is accented with coordinating piping. A collection of coordinated pillows, including a hand-tied bolster.
Details
Materials: Wood, silk
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 9½" tall x 7" long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: June Clinkscales
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The Canopied Daybed 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
