Why You’ll Love It
This joyful one-of-a-kind sculpture by Aleah Klay captures a tiny golden-brown teddy bear in a wonderfully carefree moment. With his arms raised and one foot lifted as though caught mid-step, the fuzzy bear wears a cozy blue-and-white fringed scarf while three beautifully detailed monarch butterflies flutter around him. Suspended on exceptionally fine wires, the butterflies appear almost weightless above and beside his head. Handcrafted from polymer clay, soft fiber flocking, and mixed media, this charming piece combines movement, warmth, and Klay’s distinctive storybook imagination in miniature scale.
Perfect for: teddy bear collections, woodland scenes, butterfly displays, autumn miniatures, fantasy dollhouses, OOAK art collections
Details
Materials: Clay, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ½” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Aleah Klay
Collection: Magpie's Nest
Please Note: Includes the complete teddy bear sculpture with blue-and-white scarf and three suspended monarch butterflies as shown. Any display risers or additional staging props 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
