{"product_id":"vintage-gault-original-amsterdam-wine-merchant-ceramic-building","title":"Vintage Gault Original Amsterdam Wine Merchant Ceramic Building","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully detailed \u003cstrong\u003evintage Gault Original ceramic architectural sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e from the collectible \u003cstrong\u003eAmsterdam series\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a traditional Dutch wine merchant’s shop. Handcrafted in France, the piece features a softly weathered blush-pink façade, dark green doors and storefront, a tiled roof, ornate Dutch-style gables, heraldic shields, tiny floral details, and an exceptionally charming miniature wine display.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storefront bears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“Amsterdamse Wijnkoperij”\u003c\/strong\u003e—Dutch for an Amsterdam wine merchant or wine shop—making this piece particularly distinctive among Gault’s miniature buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGault Original ceramic houses originated in the 1980s under French artist and architect Jean-Pierre Gault. Each was made by hand, with variations in windows, doors, architectural details, painting, and patina giving individual examples their own character. More than 3,000 different stamps were used in the creation of the architectural details. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amsterdam collection was among Gault’s early international series, alongside Provence, Paris, Alsace, London, Rome, Venice, and San Francisco. The wonderful corner configuration of this example allows the architecture and storefront to be appreciated from multiple angles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003eGAULT France\u003c\/strong\u003e on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gault Original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handcrafted ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amsterdam wine merchant \/ architectural miniature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage condition with age-related wear, patina, and variations consistent with the handmade nature of the piece. Please review photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892364554432,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/IMG_6617.jpg?v=1787674399","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/vintage-gault-original-amsterdam-wine-merchant-ceramic-building","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}