Why You’ll Love It
This beautifully detailed 1:12 scale miniature toy chest was handcrafted by artisan Pat Boldt, signed and dated 2019. The distressed pale blue wooden trunk features hand-painted illustrations of Bambi, Thumper, and woodland creatures, accented with antique gold trim and a lower drawer with matching knobs. Inside are five miniature porcelain dolls with delicately painted faces, styled hair, and elaborate vintage-inspired clothing, including lace gowns, bonnets, and ruffled details. Additional accessories include a miniature giraffe, gray elephant, and delicate lace trim draped over the chest. The raised lid features colorful butterflies and a bluebird, completing this charming miniature nursery collection.
Perfect For
A Victorian or Edwardian nursery, vintage dollhouse bedroom, antique toy shop, shabby chic children's room, or a collector's display of miniature porcelain dolls and nostalgic childhood toys.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, wood, fabric, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3 ¾” tall × 3 ¼” long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Pat Boldt
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Listing includes the hand-painted wooden toy chest filled with five porcelain dolls, miniature giraffe, elephant, and decorative contents shown inside the chest. Background furnishings, rugs, and other staged photography accessories are not included.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
