Why You’ll Love It
Hand-painted by British miniature artist Jenny Haylett, this original 1:12 scale oil painting depicts a traditional Dutch maritime scene with a gaff-rigged sailing barge crossing choppy coastal waters beneath a luminous sky. Along the low shoreline, a windmill and small red-roofed cottage add classic Dutch character to the composition. Painted in fine oil on wood, the scene reflects the atmosphere of 19th-century Dutch Romantic maritime painting, with strong similarities to the work of Nicolaas Riegen and related seascape painters. The artwork is presented in an ornate gold-gilt wood frame, making it an especially striking piece for a formal miniature interior or fine-art collection.
Perfect for
Dutch-inspired interiors, maritime rooms, traditional drawing rooms, libraries, coastal houses, period salons, gallery walls, and fine miniature art collections.
Details
Materials: Wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 ¾” tall x 3 ¼” wide
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Jenny Haylett
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note: Listing is for the framed miniature painting 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
