Why You’ll Love It
Signed by miniature artist Ray Dicken, this dramatic hand-painted miniature faithfully recreates Alexandre Cabanel's 1887 masterpiece Cleopatra Testing Poisons on Condemned Prisoners. The composition portrays Queen Cleopatra VII reclining upon an opulent couch while attendants surround her in an Egyptian palace. At her feet rest an exotic cheetah and luxurious leopard skin, while she coldly observes the agonizing physical effects of experimental lethal poisons on prisoners condemned to death. It is completed with an ornate gilt frame.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3" tall × 4" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Ray Dicken
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The framed painting 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
