RARE Jean Tag Oil Painting After Renoir Two Sisters Artisan Dollhouse Miniature
Item History & Price
This is an exceptionally beautiful, exceedingly rare and special find!If you are a miniature collector, you may be familiar with Jean Tag's beautiful hand painted, hand thrown pottery and china. But you probably didn't know that, in her earliest days, she also worked in full-size, and then miniature, oil paintings. I never knew this and had to do some research with several living artisans who were her contemporaries. They have confirmed that this piece is one of Jean's rare miniature o...il paintings. Seeing the beauty and precision in this piece, I wish she'd done more, instead of turning exclusively to pottery.This is truly a gorgeous oil painting on board, done by Jean in the style of Renoir. The piece bears a label on the back, handwritten by Jean, that reads, "On the Terrace by Renoir 1841 - 1919." (The dates are Renoir's birth and death dates). I would estimate the date of Jean's painting to be from the very early 1980s, but I could be wrong. In this painting, Tag captures the colors, light, and movement of Renoir's original. The painting depicts two sisters, one older, one younger, posing against a backdrop in which the lines of the trees seem to mirror the lines of the wrought iron terrace bars behind them, almost like a reflection in water.The painting is signed in the lower right corner, "Tag" (which, as I say, I have confirmed is Jean's mark).This is a large, oval-framed piece (see dimensions), which would allow it to work either in a home over a mantel or on a wall, or in a museum scene.It is framed (without glass) in an ornate white and gold oval frame. It is not a heavy piece, so the frame is not cast resin or metal; I suspect painted plastic.NOTE: This piece is in excellent condition for being forty years old. There is some white adhesive label residue on the back, probably from the original price tag.I always prefer to hang hand painted art work in my dollhouse, rather than photos or reproductions. And what a special chance to have something so beautiful and so rare! This is a wonderful opportunity to add true art to your "little life".For those who like to know about the artist (from A Reference Guide to Miniature Makers Marks):As an art major graduate in Newark New Jersey, Jean Tag turned her interest in art toward education and acquired the necessarydegree and certification to teach art. She resigned after 2 years of teaching, tostay at home to raise a family with her husband. During the fifteen years spentat home, she directed her talents to oil painting, completing many commissionsof historical landmarks in northwest New Jersey. When returning to teaching in 1966 she had torefresh her skills and many of the crafts once learned. It was the reunion withthe potter's wheel that captured her special interest. During the nationalBicentennial preparation in 1975, she participated in many community eventsdemonstrating the early American craft of wheel thrown pottery. Space and timewere limited, so by necessity pieces had to be small, so small in fact thatsome observers wondered if they were for a dollhouse. This also revealed the marketfor 1 inch scale china for miniature collections. This became Jean’s new pursuit. The journey to perfect this craft and produce what collectors wanted has seenno end. After being indoctrinated into the world of one inch scale, thepossibilities were countless. Researching periods and styles of china becameintriguing, but research and experimenting with clays, glazes, colors and paintbecame critical. Jean’s blue and white pieces of Chinese export design, as wellas delft and Meissen, became her trademark. All of Jean’s wheel thrown pieces are of white talc claywhich has been kiln fired, decorated with underglaze, refired, glazed, andfired again. The addition of gold trim or China paint requires a 4th firing.
Approximate Dimensions: frame: 3" H x 2⅜" W x ¼" D
This item: Is a handcrafted piece: it is pre-owned, but has been in only a single collection since itwas made (in the early 1980s I believe); it was lovingly displayed, and is inexcellent condition, with the minor exception of some white label adhesive residueon the back (probably from the original price tag).Is a 1:12 (1 inch) scale miniature, unless otherwise stated in description.Is not a toy. It is an adult collectible miniature, and is not meant for children under the age of 14.Please Note: The ruler in the photo is there to provide a reference point for scale. It is NOT meant to indicate any exact measurements! Due to angles & perspective, you should not assume that the measurement reflected in the photo is exact. Please refer to listed dimensions for accuracy.Welcome to my eBay Store. Thankyou for looking! Please browse my store (Lovely Little Life Miniatures): Here is the link to my store filled with many wonderful miniatures, etc. http://stores.ebay.com/Lovely-Little-Life-Miniatures
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Lovely Little Life Miniatures features a curated collection of 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures ranging from high-end artisan-crafted one-of-a-kind pieces to mid-range quality merchandise. I specialize in Victorian / Edwardian Period pieces, but carry additional items, as well.Payment: Payment within 2 days is appreciated or order may have to be cancelled. Ebay now collects tax for residents of several states which recently began requiring the collection of sales tax for online purchases.Shipping: I generally ship via USPS Standard First Class Mail (2 - 3 business days), which provides tracking. I ship on the same day I receive cleared payment; however, if payment is received late in the day, I will ship on next day. I ship every day except Sundays. If you purchase multiple items and would like combined shipping, PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE OF BUYING. I can no longer simply “refund” the excess shipping you were charged if you do not contact me by message in advance. If you message me before paying, I can design a way for you to be charged the correct amount of shipping up front. I make every effort to pack items carefully (using recycled & recyclable materials whenever possible) to ensure they arrive safely & intact. International shipping is handled through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). This involves postage calculated by weight, as well as customs and other import fees and taxes that are collected at the time of your purchase by Ebay. GSP is the ONLY method of international shipping which provides tracking information all the way through delivery. This is the only way I will ship internationally.Communication: Any questions, please message me through Ask Seller a Question. Please ask all questions before you buy. Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. Item must be in original shipped condition. Seller pays return shipping. If item is damaged in transit, please send me digital photos of condition. Please give me the chance to resolve any issues first, before leaving feedback. Thank you!All items in my store are sold AS IS. Pleaserefer to the photos for exact condition and see close-ups for details. If anitem has notable damage or repair, it will be discussed in the item descriptionand shown in the photos. It is, however, possible, that items may have minorimperfections that simply come with working in the world of miniatures. I havedone my best to mention those I am aware of, but I cannot guarantee that I havenoticed every little flaw or spot.
Approximate Dimensions: frame: 3" H x 2⅜" W x ¼" D
This item: Is a handcrafted piece: it is pre-owned, but has been in only a single collection since itwas made (in the early 1980s I believe); it was lovingly displayed, and is inexcellent condition, with the minor exception of some white label adhesive residueon the back (probably from the original price tag).Is a 1:12 (1 inch) scale miniature, unless otherwise stated in description.Is not a toy. It is an adult collectible miniature, and is not meant for children under the age of 14.Please Note: The ruler in the photo is there to provide a reference point for scale. It is NOT meant to indicate any exact measurements! Due to angles & perspective, you should not assume that the measurement reflected in the photo is exact. Please refer to listed dimensions for accuracy.Welcome to my eBay Store. Thankyou for looking! Please browse my store (Lovely Little Life Miniatures): Here is the link to my store filled with many wonderful miniatures, etc. http://stores.ebay.com/Lovely-Little-Life-Miniatures
Save this search: If you search by my username (singndanz77), and then click “SAVE this search” (immediately above the photo of the first listing, ), you will be notified when new items become available in my store. You can try this link to get to my username search directly, then make sure to “SAVE THIS SEARCH”:https://www.ebay.com/sch/singndanz77/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
Lovely Little Life Miniatures features a curated collection of 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures ranging from high-end artisan-crafted one-of-a-kind pieces to mid-range quality merchandise. I specialize in Victorian / Edwardian Period pieces, but carry additional items, as well.Payment: Payment within 2 days is appreciated or order may have to be cancelled. Ebay now collects tax for residents of several states which recently began requiring the collection of sales tax for online purchases.Shipping: I generally ship via USPS Standard First Class Mail (2 - 3 business days), which provides tracking. I ship on the same day I receive cleared payment; however, if payment is received late in the day, I will ship on next day. I ship every day except Sundays. If you purchase multiple items and would like combined shipping, PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE OF BUYING. I can no longer simply “refund” the excess shipping you were charged if you do not contact me by message in advance. If you message me before paying, I can design a way for you to be charged the correct amount of shipping up front. I make every effort to pack items carefully (using recycled & recyclable materials whenever possible) to ensure they arrive safely & intact. International shipping is handled through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). This involves postage calculated by weight, as well as customs and other import fees and taxes that are collected at the time of your purchase by Ebay. GSP is the ONLY method of international shipping which provides tracking information all the way through delivery. This is the only way I will ship internationally.Communication: Any questions, please message me through Ask Seller a Question. Please ask all questions before you buy. Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. Item must be in original shipped condition. Seller pays return shipping. If item is damaged in transit, please send me digital photos of condition. Please give me the chance to resolve any issues first, before leaving feedback. Thank you!All items in my store are sold AS IS. Pleaserefer to the photos for exact condition and see close-ups for details. If anitem has notable damage or repair, it will be discussed in the item descriptionand shown in the photos. It is, however, possible, that items may have minorimperfections that simply come with working in the world of miniatures. I havedone my best to mention those I am aware of, but I cannot guarantee that I havenoticed every little flaw or spot.
