Why You’ll Love It
Hand-painted by Fred Marsh in 2006, this 1:12 scale miniature faithfully reproduces Johannes Vermeer's iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring, painted around 1665. The young woman turns toward the viewer with her celebrated enigmatic expression, wearing a brilliant blue-and-yellow headscarf and luminous pearl earring that emerges dramatically from the deep black background. It is displayed in an ornate classical-style gilt wood frame with an aged patina that beautifully complements this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece.
It is especially well suited to a Dutch Golden Age interior, stately manor house, formal portrait gallery, Renaissance or Baroque room, or miniature museum.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3⅜" tall × 2¾" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Fred Marsh
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This Listing Includes The framed painting shown 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
