Why You’ll Love It
This is a beautiful Paul Saltarelli miniature oil painting in miniature of a French Impressionist floral painting. Hand-painted in oils, the piece reproduces Marcel Dyf's "Flowers in a White Vase," showcasing a lush arrangement of pink, purple, yellow, and white blossoms overflowing from a simple ceramic vessel. The artwork is housed in an elegant antique-gold frame featuring deeply molded Rococo-inspired ornamentation and an aged patina that enhances its old-world character.
Perfect for displaying in a Victorian parlor, French country manor, garden room, art gallery, conservatory, sitting room, or elegant dollhouse entry hall.
Details
Materials: Oil on canvas, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2¼" tall x 1⅞" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Paul Saltarelli
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This listing includes the framed painting only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
