Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Framed Painted Portrait of a Lady on Porcelain OOAK
Unveil a hidden gem, a miniature masterpiece nestled within a gilded frame. This one-of-a-kind creation captures the timeless beauty in the half portrait of a fair-skinned lady with soft features, blue eyes and swirling pink hair, with a purple and pink gown around her shoulders. Delicately painted upon the thinnest sheet (thinner than paper) of porcelain, the artist is unknown as is notated on the backside with the words "Autore Ignato" which is an Italian phrase that translates to "unknown author" or "unidentified painter". Encased in a gold gilt frame with a beveled edge, this piece is an heirloom in the making. The former owners would go to numerous jewelers in Europe looking to find these fine antique portraits which were used for ladies jewelry like brooches. They were perfect for their miniature galleries.
*This listing includes the framed painting, as described only. Any other prop items shown are not included, but are displayed for scale.*
This miniature came from a wonderful lifetime, STUNNING miniature collection, all collected by Mesha and Clifford of New York. This amazing collection of treasured pieces will take some time to list, but they are worth the wait. The 1980s through the 1990s were one of the most interesting time periods in the miniature market, so many artists making their debut...this collection was curated during this time by going to shows, writing the artists and boarding planes to retrieve their long awaited treasures. To have the opportunity to share this one of a kind collection is something miniature dreams are made of (for me)...rarely do I keep more than one item from each collection, but this one is the hardest of all to let even a single piece go, you will see what I mean shortly...enjoy them all as they are all one of a kind and made by some of the most wonderful miniature artisans in the world.
Measurements:
1:12 scale, 1 1/8" wide x 1 3/8" tall
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