Why You’ll Love It
This tender oil painting by acclaimed miniature artist Ray Dicken recreates William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s beloved The Younger Brother (1900), one of the French master’s most cherished portrayals of maternal affection and childhood innocence. A graceful young woman draped in flowing white garments gently cradles a rosy-cheeked toddler, their serene expressions rendered with extraordinary sensitivity and softness. Painted in 2015, this finely executed miniature captures Bouguereau’s luminous skin tones, romantic realism, and timeless celebration of family. The scene is presented in an elegant gold-beaded wood frame that beautifully enhances its classical character. Display it in a nursery, Victorian family home, French country manor, sitting room, or miniature art gallery collection.
Details
Materials: Oil painting, wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 4" tall x 2 ⅝" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Ray Dicken
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
