Why You’ll Love It
This miniature artwork brings one of the nineteenth century's most beloved sentimental portraits into dollhouse scale through the skilled hand of renowned IGMA artisan Betsey Bradley. Painted in oils on canvas, this piece is a faithful miniature reproduction of "Two Sisters (Les Deux Sœurs)," the celebrated 1877 painting by French Academic master William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The composition captures a tender moment between two sisters seated together on a stone ledge, their gentle embrace conveying warmth, affection, and familial devotion. It is presented in an elegant gilded wood frame finished with a rich gold-leaf finish .
Perfect for displaying in a Victorian parlor, formal sitting room, manor house gallery wall, nursery, French-inspired interior, or miniature fine art collection.
Details
Materials: Oil on canvas, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3 ⅛" tall x 2 ¼" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Betsey Bradley (IGMA Artisan)
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This listing includes the framed painting shown in the photographs. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
