Why You’ll Love It
An adorable sleeping infant miniature, hand sculpted in clay, curled gently over his tiny sculpted teddy bear as if he nodded off mid-play. He has soft blonde ringlets, a sweetly rounded chubby form, and wears a simple white cloth diaper, capturing a timeless nursery moment with quiet realism. Signed (signature unreadable), this piece evokes a sweet, vintage sentimental piece for a nursery.
Details
Materials: Clay
Measurements: 1:12 scale, 1 ½” long (head to rump)
Condition: Excellent condition, newly handmade by the artist
Artist / Maker: Artisan signed (1989; signature unreadable)
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note: You are purchasing the Geppetto and Pinocchio dolls with stool only. Everything else you see is not included, but is used to demonstrate scale and placement suggestions.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
