Why You’ll Love It
This exceptional oil painting by celebrated miniature artist Paul Saltarelli recreates Thomas Gainsborough's beloved 1777 portrait of Mary Cathcart Graham, remembered as much for her tragic story as for her beauty. After Mrs. Graham died of tuberculosis at just 35 years old, her grief-stricken husband could not bear to look at her beautiful portrait and had it carefully wrapped in linen and hidden from view for decades. Long considered one of the most moving stories in British art history, the painting eventually reemerged. Saltarelli's miniature captures the elegance and poignancy of the original, presented in a handsome gilt wood frame with delicate acanthus leaf ornamentation.
Display it in a grand drawing room, portrait gallery, ballroom, or aristocratic manor house setting where its beauty and remarkable history can be appreciated.
Details
Materials: Oil painting, wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 6 ⅜" tall x 4 ⅜" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Paul Saltarelli
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
