Why You'll Love It
This is a vintage artisan handcrafted miniature, featuring a beautifully sculpted bowl of vibrant fruit and delicate leaves. Though the artist remains unknown, their delicate attention to detail is evident in every element. The centerpiece is a decorative metal vessel with a golden finish, overflowing with a cornucopia of hand-sculpted fruits. You'll discover a rich palette of colors and textures with luscious apricots, pretty plums, plump grapes, dark-red cherries, and crisp green apples. Trailing tendrils of climbing ivy and grape leaves enhance the naturalistic feel.
Styling
This exquisite golden fruit and flora bowl serves as a luxurious centerpiece for a grand dining table, a charming accent on a parlor side table, or a vibrant focal point within an elegant kitchen.
- MATERIALS: Clay, Paper, Metal
- DIMENSIONS: 1:12 scale, 7/8" tall
- CONDITION: Excellent condition for its age. Stored with care.
- HISTORY/PROVENANCE: Artisan made, unsigned.
- COLLECTION: This miniature comes from an unparalleled collection of dollhouse miniatures, acquired from a renowned, anonymous Seattle collector.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the floral and fruit bowl arrangement only. Think of our photos as a whimsical stage set, where your amazing new miniature takes center stage. The other props may not join you, but the star of the show is ready to shine!
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
