Why You'll Love It
This exquisite hand-painted porcelain fruit centerpiece by miniature artist Vince Stapleton is a remarkable OOAK statement piece designed to capture the opulence of classical decorative porcelain. Signed by the artist, the piece features a graceful footed fruit bowl supported by an elaborate triple dolphin base, a motif historically associated with fine European porcelain and grand decorative objects. Above the sculptural base rests a delicate round bowl adorned with hand-painted floral motifs, overflowing with a vibrant arrangement of individually sculpted porcelain fruits including grapes, citrus, and other orchard treasures rendered with remarkable detail. Each fruit has been carefully hand painted to create subtle variations in color and texture, giving the arrangement a lifelike richness despite its miniature scale. The entire piece is finished with a luminous iridescent pearlized glaze, allowing the porcelain to shimmer softly as light moves across its surface. Elegant and highly sculptural, this miniature centerpiece makes a striking focal point on a dollhouse dining table, displayed on a parlor pedestal, inside a formal dining room vignette, or within a miniature china cabinet where the iridescent glaze can catch the light.
Details
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, 1 ¼” wide x 1 ⅝” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Vince Stapleton
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the signed Vince Stapleton porcelain fruit bowl centerpiece miniature.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
