Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite hand-sculpted and painted porcelain bowl was created by IGMA Fellows Teresa and Jean Welch and is dated 2001. Despite measuring just under ⅝" wide, it displays astonishing precision, featuring an elegant scalloped rim accented with tiny sculpted pink roses, delicate hand-painted blue and white scrollwork, and fine 22k gold trim. Every surface reflects the meticulous craftsmanship that made the Welch family among the most celebrated names in miniature porcelain. This rare decorative bowl is a timeless heirloom-quality piece.
Perfect for: Formal dining rooms, china cabinets, French Rococo interiors, Georgian and Victorian homes, manor houses, and museum-quality porcelain collections.
Details
Materials: Porcelain with 22kt gold detailing
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; Just under ⅝" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Teresa Welch & Jean Welch (IGMA Fellows) 1996
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The porcelain bowl only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
