Why You’ll Love It
Painted in oils on a delicate porcelain plaque, this refined portrait by miniature artist R. Steiler beautifully captures the elegance of nineteenth-century portraiture. The young sitter's luminous complexion, softly curled dark hair, pearl jewelry, and graceful off-the-shoulder gown are rendered with remarkable precision, against a rich burgundy background. This work is executed on a thin porcelain panel. Housed in its original stepped wooden frame, this charming miniature is equally at home in a dollhouse portrait gallery, Victorian manor, or period-inspired room box.
Details
Materials: Oils on porcelain, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1¾" tall × 1⅜" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: R. Steiler
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
