Why You’ll Love It
This wonderfully macabre medical miniature set by Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley transforms an old-fashioned treatment scene into an exceptionally detailed display. The aged metal tray holds a lidded vessel labeled “Leeches,” several individually sculpted clay leeches, and delicate metal instruments ready for the physician’s work. A separate glass carafe filled with simulated blood completes the unsettling arrangement. Handcrafted and dated 2016, this unusual set captures the meticulous realism associated with the mother-daughter artisan duo.
Perfect for: Victorian surgeries, apothecaries, medical cabinets, vampire laboratories, curiosity shops, gothic studies, Halloween dollhouses, and Coursien and Dudley collections.
Details
Materials: Glass, hand-sculpted clay, and metal
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ⅝”–1” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The leeching tray with vessel, sculpted leeches, miniature instruments, and separate glass carafe are included. These are miniature display pieces and are not functional. Other furniture and scenery 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
