Why You’ll Love It
This fascinating oil painting by celebrated miniature artist Michael Reynolds portrays the legendary British naturalist, explorer and taxidermy innovator, Charles Waterton, one of the most colorful and unconventional figures of the Regency era. Painted after the portrait by Charles Willson Peale, the composition captures Waterton in his distinctive black coat and yellow waistcoat, holding a vibrant red toucan while accompanied by a taxidermy specimen of a cat's head resting on top of a book. Rich with historical character and scientific intrigue, this remarkable miniature is presented in an elaborate Baroque-style gilt frame that perfectly suits its museum-quality subject matter. Display it in a gentleman's study, curiosity cabinet, natural history room, library, or scholarly manor house setting.
Details
Materials: Oil painting, wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 ½" tall x 2 ⅜" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Michael Reynolds
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This listing includes the framed painting shown 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
