Why You’ll Love It
Painted in 2002 by IGMA Artisan Paul Saltarelli, this exceptional miniature faithfully recreates J.M.W. Turner's atmospheric masterpiece Sun Rising through Vapour: Fishermen Cleaning and Selling Fish (c. 1807). Saltarelli masterfully captures Turner's luminous sunrise, where golden light breaks through mist and reflects across tranquil harbor waters filled with sailing vessels, creating the dreamy, light-filled effect that made Turner one of history's greatest landscape painters.
The bustling shoreline is rendered in remarkable miniature detail, from fishermen tending their catch and baskets of fish to moored boats and distant tall ships fading into the glowing horizon. Presented in an ornate, antiqued gilt frame with scrolling Baroque ornamentation, this is an outstanding centerpiece for any dollhouse gallery, or maritime collection.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2½" tall × 3¼" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Paul Saltarelli (IGMA Artisan)
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: This Listing Includes The framed painting shown 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
