Why You’ll Love It
This remarkable hand-painted miniature portrait of Henry VIII by Paul Saltarelli brings an important Tudor image down to dollhouse scale. Saltarelli carefully recreates the richly colored costume, feathered cap, scroll, and commanding expression of the historic portrait, then finishes the work in a handsome custom wood frame marked on its front with the words “HR VIII.” The original composition is based on Joos van Cleve’s celebrated portrait of Henry VIII, painted around 1535 and is held in the Royal Collection.
Marked on the reverse “Henry Regis Octavi / by Paul Saltarelli / after Joos Van Cleeve (Royal Collection).”
Perfect for: Tudor rooms, castle galleries, royal chambers, historic dollhouses, miniature art collections, and collectors of hand-painted 1:12 scale artwork.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2½" tall × 3⅜" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Paul Saltarelli (IGMA Artisan)
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This listing is for the framed Henry VIII miniature painting only. The decorative easel, furniture, rug, and other items shown in the styled photograph are for display purposes 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
