Why You’ll Love It
This enchanting 1:12 scale German Christmas pyramid by Volker Arnold is a beautifully detailed miniature inspired by traditional Erzgebirge folk art. Standing just 1¾ inches tall, it features a delicately cut wooden frame with graceful curved arches accented by tiny star cutouts. At the center, a freely turning carousel surrounds a miniature Christmas tree with angel musicians playing horns and trumpets as they circle around it. The wooden fan blades above and four tiny pink wax candles below complete the scene, giving this petite treasure wonderful Old World holiday charm.
Perfect For
Perfect for a traditional Christmas dollhouse, German holiday setting, miniature mantel or tabletop display, festive nursery or parlor, Christmas market scene, or collector of Volker Arnold miniatures. Its especially petite size makes it a lovely accent for a shelf, sideboard, or holiday vignette within a 1:12 scale interior.
Details
Materials: Wood, wax candles
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1¾” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Volker Arnold
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Includes the complete German Christmas pyramid with miniature wax candles shown. Display props and surrounding Christmas décor shown in styled photography 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
