{"product_id":"aleah-klay-brown-bear-with-blue-butterfly-ooak-miniature-2013","title":"Aleah Klay Brown Bear with Blue Butterfly OOAK Miniature 2013","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA moment of quiet wonder captured in miniature—this \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eOOAK brown bear\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e feels as though he has just paused mid-forest stroll, gently greeting a delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"281\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eblue butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rendered in soft, layered tones of \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\"\u003emuted browns\u003c\/strong\u003e, his finely applied \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eviscose fur\u003c\/strong\u003e and expressive, wide-set eyes evoke a tender innocence that is unmistakably Klay’s. The raised paw, the subtle tilt of his stance, and the whisper-light butterfly create a scene that feels both fleeting and deeply poetic. Created in 2013, this early work embodies the heart of Klay’s storytelling—where even the smallest creature holds a quiet, soulful presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWire, clay, viscose, paint\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1 ⅝” tall\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/magpies-nest\/Magpie's-Nest\" title=\"Magpie's Nest\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagpie's Nest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-taught American miniaturist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, celebrated for her exquisitely detailed, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) micro-sculptures. Working at an astonishing scale—often just ½ inch to 1¼ inches tall—she hand-sculpts each figure from polymer clay over a wire armature, using a sewing needle to achieve remarkable precision. Her work is instantly recognizable for its whimsical, storybook charm, often depicting anthropomorphic animals and innocent, fairy-tale characters brought to life with delicately applied fibers and hand-painted features. Deeply inspired by childhood wonder and imagination, each piece carries its own quiet narrative—tiny, soulful, and increasingly rare as her work has become difficult to find in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOne OOAK Aleah Klay brown bear with blue butterfly, along with its signed, dated, and numbered Certificate of Authenticity card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aleah Klay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52176308699410,"sku":null,"price":292.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/white_1fc869d3-959c-498c-a906-f646b5533edc.jpg?v=1775564025","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/aleah-klay-brown-bear-with-blue-butterfly-ooak-miniature-2013","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}