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Antique Enamel and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Enamel and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique Enamel and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

miniature pastoral scene. The pendant is a very good gauge of gold and in excellent condition with a very

Category

Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Japanese Blue Porcelain Centerpiece by Contemporary Master Artist
Japanese Blue Porcelain Centerpiece by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese Blue Porcelain Centerpiece by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

. This stunning piece showcases an elegant scene of cascading miniature wisterias in soft shades of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Blue Decorative Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Large Japanese Imari Blue Decorative Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Large Japanese Imari Blue Decorative Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

available upon request. The vase showcases an elegant scene of cascading miniature wisterias in soft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Red Blue Japanese Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Red Blue Japanese Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Red Blue Japanese Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

acclaimed for his painstakingly detailed miniature scale portrayal of historical scenes and themes combined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Gold

French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 29 Pc Set
French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 29 Pc Set

French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 29 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

miniature nativity Crèche scene each Christmas. They make charming party favors, stocking stuffers or items

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Dutch Genre Painting with Mother and Children
18th Century Dutch Genre Painting with Mother and Children

18th Century Dutch Genre Painting with Mother and Children

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century Dutch Genre painting with mother and children, an oil on wooden panel miniature

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Ormolu Engraved Casket
Napoleon III Ormolu Engraved Casket

Napoleon III Ormolu Engraved Casket

Located in New Orleans, LA

hand-painted oval miniatures depicting iconic Parisian scenes, showcasing landmarks such as the Notre

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

intricate, miniature lacquer scenes. Long admired in China, Korea, and Japan for both its protective and

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Nantucket Brant Point Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Brant Point Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Brant Point Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940

By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)

Located in Nantucket, MA

respectively) produced a well-known series of watercolor miniatures featuring popular Nantucket scenes. Working

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket East Brick Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket East Brick Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket East Brick Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)

Located in Nantucket, MA

and 1893-1959 respectively) produced a well-known series of watercolor miniatures featuring popular

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)

Located in Nantucket, MA

-1959 respectively) produced a well-known series of watercolor miniatures featuring popular Nantucket

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Old South Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)

Located in Nantucket, MA

-1959 respectively) produced a well-known series of watercolor miniatures featuring popular Nantucket

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Old North Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Old North Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Old North Wharf Watercolor by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)

Located in Nantucket, MA

(1898-1967 and 1893-1959 respectively) produced a well-known series of watercolor miniatures featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century
Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century

Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century

Located in Roma, IT

. Black and red wares of the Song period featured beautifully carved artwork of miniature nature scenes

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Anchor-shaped Seashell Valentine Large Diorama with Architectural Ruins
Anchor-shaped Seashell Valentine Large Diorama with Architectural Ruins

Anchor-shaped Seashell Valentine Large Diorama with Architectural Ruins

Located in Downingtown, PA

), creating a miniature habitat scene. These items were popular souvenirs often bought by sailors as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C
Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C

Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C

Located in Madrid, ES

miniature carvings of religious scenes (Museo del Traje, Madrid) with oval, circular, square, etc.; and

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Other

Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting
Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting

Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

After a 19th century Indo Persian miniature scene painting in a micro mosaic inlaid wood marquetry

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Very Fine Antique Georgian Miniature depiction Gold and Gem set Ring
Very Fine Antique Georgian Miniature depiction Gold and Gem set Ring

Very Fine Antique Georgian Miniature depiction Gold and Gem set Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1810 - 1820 Georgian, possibly Vienna Silver top and Gold back and Shank Ring with miniature

Category

Antique 1810s European Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Perfume Box
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Perfume Box

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Perfume Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

, feature painted miniature scenes executed in verre Églomisé on their tops. The porcelain body of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Miniature Indian Scene Painting
20th Century Miniature Indian Scene Painting

20th Century Miniature Indian Scene Painting

Located in Sofia, BG

Painted color beautiful 20th century Indian painting with a lovely scene in a frame with a glass.  

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene
Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Located in Astoria, NY

Illuminated framed Persian hand painted manuscript miniature depicting a scene from the epic poem

Category

Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene
Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1940s Chinese San You Diorama hand carved cork miniature architectural scene in glass case

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Located in Nuernberg, DE

wood and decorated with cotton wool, this charming miniature scene captures the spirit of Christmases

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paper

Chinese Porcelain Plate 'B' Finely Hand Decorated, Qing Kangxi, circa 1700
Chinese Porcelain Plate 'B' Finely Hand Decorated, Qing Kangxi, circa 1700

Chinese Porcelain Plate 'B' Finely Hand Decorated, Qing Kangxi, circa 1700

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

scenes in a four section pattern with two miniature scenes of houses, rocks and trees alternating with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi period Plate porcelain Finely Hand Decorated, circa 1700
Chinese Kangxi period Plate porcelain Finely Hand Decorated, circa 1700

Chinese Kangxi period Plate porcelain Finely Hand Decorated, circa 1700

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

scenes in a four section pattern with two miniature scenes of houses, rocks and trees alternating with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Republic Dumpster - miniature urban sculpture

Republic Dumpster - miniature urban sculpture

By Joshua Smith

Located in New York, NY

circle 2017 Joshua Smith is an Australian artist whose sculptures are all miniatures of urban houses and

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Chalk, Spray Paint, Cardboard, ABS

Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell

Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Eastern Persian miniature painting on shell. Scene of men riding horses, and dancers, very fine and

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell

Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century
Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century

Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

, enhancing the overall opulence and ethereal beauty of the scene. This Mughal miniature is a masterful

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Moorish Trinket Box, Hand-Painted Wood Inlay, Lebanon, 1950
Moorish Trinket Box, Hand-Painted Wood Inlay, Lebanon, 1950

Moorish Trinket Box, Hand-Painted Wood Inlay, Lebanon, 1950

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted

Category

20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Box
Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Box

Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Box

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted marquetry Indo Persian wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene

Category

20th Century Persian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box
Vintage Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box

Vintage Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

with a miniature painting of a 19th century scene of Royal princes wearing traditional Maharajas

Category

20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Original Willard Morse 'William' Mitchell Framed Watercolor Paintings
Pair of Original Willard Morse 'William' Mitchell Framed Watercolor Paintings

Pair of Original Willard Morse 'William' Mitchell Framed Watercolor Paintings

By William Mitchell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

commonly known as William Mitchell in circa 1945. William Mitchell is renowned for his miniature paintings

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Softwood, Paper

Vintage Black Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top
Vintage Black Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top

Vintage Black Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

interior. The box features a miniature fairy tale scene, the top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore

Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Gustavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Vintage French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 28 Piece Set
Vintage French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 28 Piece Set

Vintage French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 28 Piece Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

figures to build a miniature nativity Crèche scene each Christmas. They make charming party favors

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Marcianise, IT

ring is a delicate hand-painted ceramic miniature depicting a sacred scene: the Madonna appearing to

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late 19th Century Berkeley Hills Home
Late 19th Century Berkeley Hills Home

Late 19th Century Berkeley Hills Home

By Kate Chandler Thompson

Located in Soquel, CA

her watercolors of floral miniatures, portraits, and scenes of Paris, Rome, and London. After

Category

1890s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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Miniature Scene For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the miniature scene you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, every miniature scene was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer miniature scene, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right miniature scene, those designed in Baroque, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made miniature scene has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rajhastani and Sarreguemines are consistently popular.

How Much is a Miniature Scene?

Prices for a miniature scene start at $194 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $1,199.