Why You’ll Love It
Handcrafted by celebrated Italian miniature artist Ines Angelone, working under the name tigrorso, this enchanting one-of-a-kind woodland vignette features a devoted barn owl returning to her nest with a freshly caught mouse while two fluffy owlets eagerly await their meal inside a hollow tree stump. The mother owl is a separate sculptural piece, allowing her to be displayed perched atop the stump, resting on a nearby rock, or flying independently within a woodland scene.
Created from clay, real feathers, and mixed media, expressive faces, individually placed feathers, textured bark, moss, grasses, and carefully constructed nest.
Perfect for: Woodland scenes, enchanted forests, natural history displays, fairy gardens, cabin settings, wildlife dioramas, and museum-quality miniature animal collections.
Details
Materials: Porcelain with 22kt gold detailing
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3¼" tall × 2¼" wide; 4⅜" tall with mother owl perched
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Teresa Welch (IGMA Fellow) 2007
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The owl family vignette with removable mother owl only. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
