Why You’ll Love It
A miniature edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale The Little Mermaid, the story of a young mermaid willing to leave the sea and sacrifice everything for the possibility of love. IGMA Artist Barbara Raheb’s 1980 miniature interpretation contains pages of readable text bound in rich green pyroxylin. The cover is finished with gilt-stamped titling and gilt emblem in the of a stylized mermaid with flowing hair.
Numbered #236 of 300, this rare and retired edition is a charming choice for a miniature nursery, child’s bedroom, fairy-tale library, or serious collection of Raheb’s work.
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 Little Mermaid 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
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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.
