Why You’ll Love It
This wonderfully nostalgic miniature by the French husband-and-wife artisan team Le Coffre d’Emilie features a charming little racing bear behind the wheel of a handmade go-kart. The teddy bear is created from pink silk mohair over clay and dressed for the road in a jaunty driving cap and windswept scarf. His blue racer is handcrafted from wood with delicate metal wheels, red steering details, and a tiny numbered front plate. Full of old-fashioned storybook character, this unusual piece feels like a miniature scene pulled straight from an early motor-racing adventure.
Perfect for: vintage toy displays, miniature garages, whimsical dollhouses, children's rooms, bear collections, racing scenes, French artisan collections, and storybook miniatures.
Details
Materials: Clay, wood, metal, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2” tall x 2 ¾” long]
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Le Coffre d’Emilie
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note: The mohair bear and attached handmade go-kart racer are included only. Roadway, landscaping, pond, sky backdrop, and other staging elements shown 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
