Why You’ll Love It
This extraordinarily tiny 1:144 scale Christmas pyramid by Volker Arnold is designed as a miniature decoration within a 1:12 scale dollhouse, making it a true “miniature within a miniature.” Standing just 1⅞ inches tall, the piece features two stylized blue-painted evergreen trees curving inward to form a graceful arch around a hand-painted Nativity scene. Inside, Mary kneels in her traditional blue robe beside the manger while Joseph stands nearby with Baby Jesus. A natural wood four-blade fan sits above on a slender metal axle, completing the look of a traditional German Christmas pyramid in astonishingly small scale.
Perfect For
Perfect for a Christmas dollhouse, Nativity display, German or European holiday room, miniature mantel or tabletop scene, collector’s cabinet, or display of Volker Arnold micro-miniatures. Its tiny 1:144 scale makes it especially charming when used as a holiday decoration inside a larger 1:12 scale setting.
Details
Materials: Wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1⅞” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Volker Arnold
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: Includes the complete German Christmas pyramid 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
