Why You’ll Love It
An extraordinary natural mushroom coral skeleton specimen displaying delicate radiating septa that create a striking flower-like form. Resting atop a tiny round mirror, the piece becomes almost sculptural, reflecting its intricate organic details and creating the feel of a treasured natural history curiosity.
Perfect for a gentleman’s study, curiosity cabinet, beach house, natural science vignette, or collector’s shelf display.
Details
Materials: Mirror, natural fossil specimen
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The “mushroom coral specimen and mirror” is included 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
