Why You’ll Love It
Inspired by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's beloved Baroque genre painting The Little Fruit Seller (also known as Young Fruit Sellers), this beautifully hand-painted miniature captures a touching scene where a young girl carefully counts her coins, an overflowing basket of grapes and melons beside her and her young companion.
The painting is presented in an elegant antique-style gilt wood frame, making it a wonderful addition to any miniature gallery, library, or period dollhouse.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2¾" tall × 2⅛" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan signed (signature unidentified)
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This Listing Includes The framed painting shown 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
