Why You’ll Love It
A tiny and heartfelt holiday scene, this vintage artisan nativity by Small Wonders of California is handcrafted from wood and clay and signed by the maker. Inside the dark wooden display box, Mary and Joseph stand beside the manger with the infant Jesus, joined by a small resting animal at the side. The simple sculpted forms and hand-painted details give it a charming folk-art quality, while the compact enclosed design makes it especially easy to display on a dresser, mantel, shelf, or bedside table in a 1:12 scale Christmas setting.
Perfect for
Christmas and holiday scenes, miniature religious displays, dollhouse mantels, bedside tables, family rooms, or collectors of vintage artisan miniatures.
Details
Materials: Wood, clay
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1” tall x 1 ⅛” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Small Wonders
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Includes the complete boxed nativity scene shown. Other staged dolls, furniture, and 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
