Why You’ll Love It
A wonderfully fanciful little collection for lovers of Victorian ephemera and altered art. This vintage artisan-made grouping includes two decorative book-style boxes filled with an assortment of miniature greeting cards, bookmarks, and paper ephemera in a romantic Victorian style. Cherubs, roses, pansies, children, ornate frames, and softly aged colors give the entire collection the appearance of a tiny treasured archive gathered over many years. The pieces are unsigned, but are wonderful for their layered imagery, coordinated designs, and charming presentation. At 1:6 scale, these would make delightful accessories for a fashion doll setting, vanity or dressing room, bridal boutique, sewing room, artist’s studio, attic trunk, or miniature stationery shop.
Details
Materials: Cardboard and paper
Scale & Size: 1:6 scale; books measure 2 ¾” tall; bookmark measures 2 ⅛” tall; greeting card measures 1 ⅜” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The Two decorative book-style boxed collections with the assortment of miniature Victorian-style greeting cards, bookmarks, and paper ephemera shown. 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
