Miniature framed canvas print of a vintage fairy tale illustration. Perfect for storybook gallery walls, enchanted forest decor, and whimsical art lovers
Blondine by Virginia Frances Sterrett c. 1920
Meet Blondine: lost princess, reluctant rule-breaker, and full-time resident of the Forest of Lilacs. She's pictured here in a rare moment of calm with her two enchanted caretakers- Bonne-Biche, the world’s most elegant doe, and Beau-Minon, a cat with royal energy and zero patience for nonsense. Originally illustrated for Old French Fairy Tales by the Comtesse de Ségur, this scene feels like something out of a dream you half-remember from childhood… except the dream also comes with talking animals, moral tests, and suspiciously gothic curtains.
Virginia Frances Sterrett was one of those rare artists whose illustrations feel like they were pulled directly from a lucid dream - delicate, eerie, and otherworldly - and all this while working under crushing health problems. She wasn’t a mass-market illustrator - she was a sick, fiercely talented young woman working against time, and that energy bleeds into the images.
This miniature antique oil painting reproduction is printed on archival canvas and paired with a handcrafted frame made using a mold from a 19th-century antique. Finished in-studio to capture the texture and patina of a real vintage frame. All the beauty of an heirloom without having to inherit it. Available in aged gold or classic black, depending on your mood (or your wall).
Sized in our Mini format, this piece fits perfectly on a book shelf, gallery wall, or any small space that deserves something with character and a bit of attitude. It arrives in a custom gift box that includes a removable art card from my curated collection of early 20th-century Swiss lithographed trading cards. On the back: a short message tied to the image - something between a fortune and a pep talk from the ghosts of a Swiss art collective. They’re collectible, slightly mysterious, and full of charm. Designs vary and yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one. See the last photo for the full collection. Inside the box, you’ll find a picture pin and an artist card with all the painting’s details.
7 x 8.5 inches (frame)
3.625 x 5 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Light yet sturdy at 1 lb 6 oz
Fitted with hardware for hanging
This print is currently shown in our mini frame, but it's also available in the small frame. If you'd prefer the small version, just message me and I’ll make it appear like magic (or at least pretty quickly).
Perfect for:
- dark fairy tale lovers
- introverted princesses
- anyone who was raised by metaphorical deer and cats and still turned out just fine.
SHIPPING:
US orders are shipped from Niagara Falls NY via UPS Ground with a transit time of 2-5 business days. No Customs or Tariff charges.
Canadian orders are sent from Hamilton ON via Canada Post with a transit time of 1 - 7 business days.
As all items are made to order, photos shown are just examples.
Making a copy of the frame with the intention to sell it is strictly prohibited.
1-3 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
May 18, 2021
Eleanor
Oct 4, 2020
excellent piece, arrived on time
Austin Jones
Apr 17, 2019
samanthapost17
Mar 9, 2018
Marcia First
Oct 29, 2017
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