Why You’ll Love It
This exceptional miniature oil painting by Melissa Wolcott is a finely executed replica of Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, capturing the softness, rich drapery, and luminous tones of the original Spanish Baroque masterpiece.
Hand-painted and signed (1991), it is set in an ornate gold-gilt carved frame that enhances its elegance. A refined, museum-inspired piece, it serves as a striking focal point for a bedroom, salon, or gallery vignette.
Details
Materials: wood, mixed media
Measurements: 1:12 scale; 3 ½" long x 2 ⅝" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist / Maker: Melissa Wolcott, 1991
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note: You are purchasing the hand-painted miniature oil painting by Melissa Wolcott. Everything else you see is not included, but is used to demonstrate scale suggestions.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
