Why You’ll Love It
This is a genuine late Victorian era hand-painted gentleman's portrait. The 1880s gentleman has a neatly groomed mustache and formal attire rendered in subtle, painterly tones. Surrounding the portrait is an attractive gilt metal oval frame with a decorative beaded border. Complete with a functional easel-style stand on the reverse. this piece brings instant character to dollhouse parlors, studies, libraries, bedrooms, and entry halls. Display it atop a writing desk, mantel, side table, or among a collection of treasured family portraits for an authentic period interior.
Details
Materials: Metal Frame, Painting
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ¾" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This framed portrait in the photographs. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
