Why You’ll Love It
Although the reverse is inscribed A Young Lady (Millais 1886), this beautifully executed miniature is actually a faithful hand-painted interpretation of The Musician (1877) by British-Italian artist Charles Edward Perugini (1839–1918). Painted in oils by miniature artist Linda McBreen in 2009, the composition captures the refined elegance of Victorian genre painting, with an accomplished musician seated at her keyboard while a grand harp rises behind her. She wears a lavish floral silk gown and delicate lace cap. There is open sheet music, rich wood furnishings, and warm, glowing interior.
Displayed in a Rococo Revival-style gilt wood frame, this one-of-a-kind miniature brings the romance of nineteenth-century salon painting to an elegant dollhouse music room, gallery, or collector's display.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3¼" tall × 2½" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Linda McBreen
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This Listing Includes The framed painting shown only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
