Why You’ll Love It
This heartwarming one-of-a-kind sculpture by Aleah Klay captures a tender fairy-tale moment between a mother mouse and her tiny sleeping baby. The softly flocked mother wears a gray-and-white polka-dot dress, a delicate crown of pale yellow roses, and dramatic black-and-white butterfly wings. Her baby rests securely against her in a tiny wrap while she raises her hands in a joyful, welcoming pose. Handcrafted from polymer clay, fiber flocking, and mixed media, the piece is filled with expressive character, gentle detail, and the wonderful storybook charm that makes Klay’s miniature creatures so distinctive.
Perfect for: fairy gardens, nursery scenes, fantasy dollhouses, mother-and-baby collections, woodland displays, OOAK miniature art
Details
Materials: Clay, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ⅜” tall x 1 ½” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Aleah Klay
Collection: Magpie's Nest
Please Note: Includes the complete fairy mouse mother and baby sculpture with flower crown, dress, wrap, and butterfly wings as shown. Any display risers or additional staging props 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
