Fine Art & Fancy Things

BIO

Fine Art & Fancy Things miniatures challenge the limits of scale and elevates the overlooked. They are not trinkets, but talismans – each piece quietly profound. From reimagined matchboxes to iconic film scenes in vintage cameras they are meditations on scale, memory and the imaginative life of objects. The family studio in Hampstead is a sanctuary of tools, textures and imagination were hours drift by in sculptural bliss.

“The miniature is not simply a reduction, but a lens through which the soul contemplates the infinite within the finite.” – Inspired by Gaston Bachelard.

Arabella Duffy is a talented young miniaturist bringing charm and imagination to Alfies with her stall, Fine Art & Fancy Things. At just 13 years old, she handcrafts tiny foods, peg dolls, and intricate dioramas inspired by history, art, and everyday life. Each piece is lovingly made using clay, paint, and upcycled materials, showcasing Arabella’s passion for detail and creativity. Whether you’re after a whimsical keepsake or a unique gift, Fine Art & Fancy Things stall offers a world of miniature magic.