Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite Bent-Head Lute by Ken Manning is a beautifully detailed hand-carved wood miniature for the serious collector. From the finely inlaid striped body and tiny hand-strung strings to the carved bent head, it captures the elegance of a historical Tudor-Era instrument in 1:12 scale. Ken Manning is a highly acclaimed Canadian miniature artisan, celebrated for his museum-quality stringed instruments. An elected Fellow of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA), his work is sought after worldwide and featured in prestigious miniature collections and displays.
Perfect for:
Tudor and Renaissance scenes, music rooms, historical interiors, musician displays, and fine miniature instrument collections.
Details
Materials: Wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Ken Manning
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note:
Listing includes the Ken Manning bent-head lute only. Doll, stone bench, flowers, architectural backdrop, and all other miniature props shown in the styled photographs 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
