Why You’ll Love It
Whimsical, nostalgic, and impossibly charming, this OOAK Jack-in-the-Box miniature by celebrated French artists Le Coffre d’Emilie captures the enchantment of antique nursery toys in exquisite artisan scale. Emerging from a softly aged harlequin-patterned box, the tiny mohair teddy bear clown wears a matching party hat topped with a powder-blue pom-pom and a beautifully pleated ruff collar in muted gold and blue. The weathered palette of faded circus colors gives the piece the romantic feel of a treasured turn-of-the-century toy discovered in an old Parisian nursery. The box is filled with a bed of tissue paper. Perfect for a nursery, toy shop, circus vignette, or whimsical antique playroom scene.
Details
Materials: Hand-painted wood, clay, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ½” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Le Coffre d'Emilie
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The teddy bear Jack-in-the-Box miniature. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
