Why You’ll Love It
Created by Betsey Bradley, this 1:12 scale miniature portrait is based on Sir Joshua Reynolds’ celebrated painting of Lavinia Spencer, Countess Spencer, dating to 1781–1782. The sitter is shown in her distinctive lace-trimmed white bonnet tied with a pink ribbon, with a fur-trimmed wrap over a pale dress accented by another soft pink bow. The portrait is set within an ornate gold-gilt wood frame, giving it the look of a formal Georgian or English country house painting in miniature. It makes an elegant focal point for a period room, gallery wall, drawing room, or refined salon setting.
Perfect for
Georgian interiors, English country houses, formal drawing rooms, portrait galleries, period salons, libraries, and traditional dollhouse collections.
Details
Materials: Mixed media, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3 ¼” tall x 2 ¾” wide
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Betsey Bradley
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note: Listing is for the framed miniature portrait only. Easel, furniture, rug, and room accessories shown in photographs are for staging and scale reference only.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
