Why You’ll Love It
This is a charming, country-style 1:12 scale miniature pastry diorama featuring beautifully hand-sculpted clay fruit tarts arranged in a rustic, white-washed baker’s tray. The three individual tarts have realistic buttery crusts and creamy fillings: one is topped with glossy blueberries, one with mixed berries (strawberries and raspberries), and one with yellow custard crowned with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Tiny cutlery, scattered berries, and folded napkins complete the cozy vignette. A delightful addition for a dollhouse kitchen, tea table, bakery, or patisserie setting.
Details
Materials: Wood, Clay, Mixed Media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2 1/8" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, Unsigned
Collection: Madame Y Collection of Japan
This Listing Includes
You are purchasing the tray vignette with three tarts, as shown. Any additional tea ware, food items, figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
