Why You’ll Love It
A particularly charming and very hard-to-find miniature edition of Walter Crane’s A Flower Wedding, a fanciful Victorian picture book in which flowers are transformed into a delightful wedding procession. IGMA Artist Barbara Raheb’s rare edition is numbered #3 of only 300 copies. Its rich green pyroxylin binding is decorated with a wonderful gilt-stamped cover design: the title sits within a delicate circular floral wreath tied with trailing ribbons, as well as a whimsical small figure standing beside it.
With readable text, black-and-white illustrations, and an immaculate state of preservation, this rare and retired miniature would be delightful in a Victorian nursery, conservatory, garden room, miniature library, or serious Barbara Raheb collection.
Details
Materials: Faux leather (pyroxylin) binding, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Barbara Raheb, IGMA Artisan
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The miniature Flower Wedding book is included 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
