Why You’ll Love It
The Origin of Foods explores the history and cultural beginnings of the foods we enjoy every day, in miniature. Handcrafted by renowned IGMA Artisan Barbara Raheb, this 1980 limited edition is beautifully bound in rich burgundy pyroxylin with a gilt design of a chef holding a turkey on a platter on the front cover. Inside are pages of readable text.
Numbered #113 of only 300 produced, this rare, retired edition is perfect for placing in kitchens, dining rooms, country houses, inns, or historically themed libraries where a specialized reference book adds authentic character and storytelling.
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 Origin of Foods 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
