Why You’ll Love It
This remarkably detailed miniature cat skeleton was handcrafted by artisans Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley as part of an elaborate oddities shop room box. Tiny individually sculpted clay bones form the oversized skull, articulated spine, rib cage, shoulders, hips, legs, tiny paws, and long curling tail. The skeleton is arranged in a lifelike standing pose and permanently mounted upon a black wooden platform for display. A wonderfully unusual focal point for a curiousity cabinet or haunted scene.
Perfect for: Oddities shops, cabinets of curiosities, anatomical displays, witch rooms, haunted houses, gothic studies, and Halloween dollhouses.
Details
Materials: Hand-sculpted clay, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1¼” tall x 2½” long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The cat skeleton permanently mounted on its black wooden platform is included only. The black cat, buildings, landscaping, scenery, and other accessories shown are for staging purposes 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
