Why You’ll Love It
A charming pair of hand-painted neoclassical porcelain busts. Each figure is sculpted with delicate features, soft auburn hair, and an ornate gold laurel wreath, evoking the classical beauty of Greco-Roman statuary. One bust is adorned with flowing slate-blue drapery, while the other features an unadorned neckline for a pleasing contrast when displayed together. Their pedestal bases and graceful profiles make them ideal architectural accents for formal interiors, libraries, galleries, conservatories, or mantel displays. A couple of tiny chips to the laurel leaves only enhance their authentic old-world character and antique appeal. Display them atop a fireplace mantel, console table, grand bookcase, or within a neoclassical gallery setting.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ⅜" tall each
Condition: Very good vintage condition with a few tiny chips to two laurel leaves, consistent with age and adding to their old-world charm
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Included are the (2) portrait busts 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
