Why You’ll Love It
This remarkable OOAK Rococo folding screen by Aurearte Miniatures (Barcelona) captures the charm of a Victorian winter village. Crafted from hand-painted wood, the elegant three-panel dollhouse room divider is finished in a soft powder blue with rich gold gilt Rococo carvings, standing gracefully on delicate cabriole feet and crowned with an ornate lyre-shaped crest. Across the front panels unfolds a continuous hand-painted winter landscape, where snow-covered hills, evergreen trees, village houses, and figures in Victorian dress. The upper panels are decorated with holiday bells tied with red ribbon bows, holly, and berries. Decorative yet functional, this miniature screen would be beautiful behind a dollhouse settee, beside a holiday parlor vignette, or used to divide a festive miniature room, adding both architectural elegance and an element of height to the scene.
Details
Materials: Wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5 ¼” tall x 4” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Aurea (Spain)
Collection: Madame Y Collection of Japan
Please Note: You are purchasing the folding screen, 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
