Why You’ll Love It
An extraordinary collaboration between two of the miniature world's most respected artisans, this museum-quality Dutch Bombay bureau cabinet showcases Carl Isabelle's masterful furniture engineering paired with Renee Isabelle's breathtaking miniature painting. Every visible surface has been transformed into a gallery of finely executed landscapes, maritime scenes, romantic figures, floral panels, and classical vignettes, making the cabinet as much a work of fine art as it is a piece of furniture.
Inspired by late 17th- and 18th-century Dutch and English Chinoiserie and lacca povera furniture, this exceptional cabinet features working glass doors, fully functional drawers, and a gracefully bowed Bombay base. Investment-grade pieces of this caliber rarely become available, making it a remarkable centerpiece for the most distinguished miniature collections.
Perfect for a grand Dutch manor, museum room, collector's gallery, formal library, aristocratic study, or an opulent Baroque or Rococo interior. It is ideal for filling with books, linens or fine decorative porcelain or sterling collections.
Features
- Intricately hand-painted with dozens of individual trompe l'oeil scenes, including maritime harbors, classical ruins, pastoral landscapes, elegant figures, and floral decoration
- Rich black, ochre, burgundy, and gilt color palette with delicate hand-painted scrollwork throughout
- Functional glazed upper cabinet with opening glass doors
- Precision-crafted working drawers within the serpentine Bombay base
- Decorative shaped pediment featuring a finely painted oval portrait medallion
- Exceptional craftsmanship combining structural precision with microscopic fine-art painting
Details
Materials: Wood, glass
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 4¼" W × 2¼" D × 8¾" H
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Teresa Welch (IGMA Fellow) 2007
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The cabinet only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
