Why You’ll Love It
his fascinating miniature phrenology display by Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley recreates the appearance of a 19th-century ceramic teaching model in remarkable 1:12 scale. The hand-sculpted clay bust has an aged gray finish, expressive painted features, and individually numbered sections mapped across the cranium. Mounted on a signed wooden base, it is accompanied by two distressed antique-style phrenology papers illustrated with vintage head diagrams. Dated 2016, this unusual artisan set brings an intriguing scholarly—and slightly eerie—presence to any collection.
Perfect for: Victorian doctors’ offices, curiosity shops, medical studies, gothic libraries, apothecaries, occult rooms, haunted museums, and macabre collections.
Details
Materials: Hand-sculpted clay, wood, and paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; head on base is 1 ½” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Koni Coursien and Teresa Dudley
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The phrenology bust on its signed wooden base and both distressed paper charts are included. The charts are separate, loose pieces and may be arranged as desired. Other scenery shown is 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
