Why You’ll Love It
This delightful artisan Easter vignette by French miniaturist Veronique Lux captures a playful moment of springtime creativity. Lux is beloved for her charming figures that blend French shabby-chic romance with delicate handcrafted details reminiscent of a whimsical Marie Antoinette–inspired pastoral scene.
Here, a pair of sweet rabbit companions stand facing one another upon a rustic wood plank platform, busily decorating a grand pink Easter egg perched on a tiny chippy mint-green table. The boy rabbit, dressed in a rich velvet jacket with lace trim, carefully paints the egg with glossy chocolate using a tiny brush, while his companion—a bunny girl in a soft pink dress with lace collar and bow—steadies the egg with quiet concentration. Around them lie the signs of their festive work: a small bowl of chocolate paint, trailing silk ribbons, and a tiny basket of decorating supplies waiting to be used. The entire scene feels like a miniature moment from a springtime fairy tale, making it perfect on a dollhouse kitchen table, in a confectioner’s shop vignette, within a whimsical Easter display, or nestled into a miniature garden scene where the rabbits’ creative celebration of the season can unfold.
Details
Materials: Wool, wood, clay
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 ½" tall x 3 ¼" long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Veronique Lux (France)
Collection: Madame Y Collection of Japan
Please Note: You are purchasing the rabbits with Easter egg painting vignette only, as shown. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
