{"product_id":"vintage-gault-original-french-ceramic-townhouse-sculpture","title":"Vintage Gault Original French Ceramic Townhouse Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking piece of miniature architectural art, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Gault Original ceramic building\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the charm and character that have made Gault’s handcrafted houses beloved by collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall and exceptionally slender, the building features a beautifully detailed façade rendered in a sophisticated palette of charcoal black, softly weathered white, and warm terracotta. Rows of deeply recessed, multi-paned windows and traditional shutters climb the façade, leading to an ornate, shaped gable embellished with delicate scrollwork and architectural flourishes. A miniature staircase and recessed doorway at street level add wonderful dimension, while the terracotta-tiled roof provides a warm contrast to the monochromatic façade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides and rear are intentionally more rustic, revealing the wonderful hand-worked texture of the ceramic and additional miniature windows and doors. The \u003cstrong\u003eGAULT signature\u003c\/strong\u003e appears along the side of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGault Original ceramic houses originated in France in the early 1980s under artist and architect Jean-Pierre Gault. Unlike later molded resin miniatures, the original ceramic houses were \u003cstrong\u003eentirely handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, with individual variations in windows, doors and architectural details that make each example unique. More than 3,000 different stamps were used by Gault sculptors to create these intricate architectural elements. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to stand beautifully on its own or alongside other Gault buildings to create an architectural streetscape, this particularly tall, narrow example brings wonderful vertical interest to a collection.\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 Charcoal black, weathered white, gray \u0026amp; terracotta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “GAULT” on side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with variations, patina, and age-related wear consistent with its handcrafted nature. Please refer to photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892334145728,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/IMG_6609.jpg?v=1787673943","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/vintage-gault-original-french-ceramic-townhouse-sculpture","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}