{"product_id":"vintage-gault-original-french-blush-brick-manor-sculpture","title":"Vintage Gault Original French Blush Brick Manor Sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully detailed example of \u003cstrong\u003eGault Original miniature architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage handcrafted ceramic townhouse captures the romance of an old European streetscape in remarkable miniature form.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, narrow façade is finished in softly weathered shades of \u003cstrong\u003eblush pink, cream, terracotta and charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece a wonderfully timeworn appearance. Intricate brickwork covers much of the exterior, while rows of individually detailed windows feature delicate latticework and recessed panes. At the top, an ornate architectural pediment frames an arched window with scrolling floral embellishments, creating an especially elegant silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt street level, a raised central doorway is approached by a tiny sculpted staircase, while additional windows, masonry details and architectural moldings give the façade extraordinary depth. A warm \u003cstrong\u003eterracotta-tiled roof\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a beautiful contrast to the pale exterior, and even the less-visible sides of the building have been worked with miniature windows, textured walls and architectural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side bears the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eGAULT signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as part of the original ceramic line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGault Original miniature houses originated in France in the 1980s under artist and architect \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Pierre Gault\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original ceramic buildings were entirely handmade, with Gault's artisans using thousands of individually sculpted stamps to create windows, doors, brickwork and other architectural elements. Even examples sharing the same basic building form could differ in their details, making each ceramic piece essentially unique. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful collectible displayed individually, this piece becomes even more captivating when combined with other Gault houses to create a miniature European streetscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gault Original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e European architectural miniature \/ townhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush pink, cream, terracotta \u0026amp; charcoal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “GAULT” on side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with hand-applied variations, patina and age-related wear. Please refer to photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892339650752,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/IMG_6613.jpg?v=1787674189","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/vintage-gault-original-french-blush-brick-manor-sculpture","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}