redheadL Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) I don't know if this is the right place for this, but I thought I would ask. I have a hat shop dollhouse I picked up at a flea market a few years ago. It has a plaque on it that says "Handcrafted by Robert E. Bernhard, 1997." I have done some searching and there are some furniture pieces that come up and a few other houses I can find that sold on auction sites but not a lot of information about the maker. My hat shop is fabulously detailed. Any info about this miniaturist? Edited September 16, 2020 by redheadL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) You will find more info if you Google Dolphin Originals that is what his work went by. This is his obit with a brief bio. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/inquirer/obituary.aspx?n=robert-e-berhard&pid=168287222&fhid=13087 I still drool over pics of that flame stitch wing chair. Edited September 16, 2020 by FurMama Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadL Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Thanks! That gives me some insight. This is the hat shop. I got it for (I think) $85. I had a feeling it was pretty special. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeB Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Wonderful and incredible price!!! Any chance you can post photos of the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadL Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Sure! Here's a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redheadL Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) Having a hard time getting photos tye right size...they are so much bigger on my phone. It came with a few accessories. The unit on the wall was built in, and all wallpaper and lighting hand done. Its been sitting in storage for a few years but we just moved and brought it with us. I definitely have some work to do but its very detailed and beautiful on its own! Edited September 17, 2020 by redheadL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 That is a very special piece, thanks for sharing the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadL Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 @Mid-life madnessonce I get a few more pieces for it and fix a couple minor issues I will post better pics. I would love to hear from anyone who has other houses by this artist. I have seen that he did a lot of unique shops and other sorts of buildings through my Google image search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I hadn't heard of him until now. Dragonfly international and Cynthia Howe miniatures sell some beautiful hat kits if you are looking to expand your inventory. http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/contents/en-us/d90.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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