Why You’ll Love It
Barbara Raheb's miniature edition of The Iliad and the Odyssey brings Homer's enduring epics to life in 1:12 scale. This exceptionally scarce hand-colored edition features crisp, readable text complemented by beautifully hand-colored classical illustrations that evoke the heroes, gods, and legendary battles of ancient Greece. Bound in rich emerald green pyroxylin, the cover is gilt-stamped with the title above a design depicting two ancient Greek warriors facing one another. One is bearing a round shield while the other brandishes a sword.
Published in 1999, this remarkable volume is copy #11 of only 175 ever produced, making it one of Barbara Raheb's ultra-limited color editions. Preserved in immaculate condition. Perfect for collectors of fine miniature libraries, classical literature, mythology, and museum-quality artisan books.
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 Iliad and the Odyssey 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
