LoriLovesMiniatures Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Have any of you seen the most expensive dollhouse in the world appraised at 8.5 million?! The Astolat Dollhouse Castle costs more than a fully furnished condo in New York City. But then, this is no ordinary dollhouse. It’s nine feet tall, has 29 rooms, weighs 800 pounds and is furnished with 10,000 miniature pieces including extravagant furnishings, working fireplaces, stained glass panels, oil paintings, mirrors, gold miniature jewelry, fine rugs and fabric, and even rare-mini books more than 100 years old. All of these were meticulously handcrafted by artisans from all over the world. The dollhouse was created primarily by Colorado-based miniaturist Elaine Diehl, after she got inspired by Alfred Tennyson's poetry about the Lady of the Lake. Over a thirteen year period, between 1974 and 1987, Elaine Diehl built the castle taking help of experts and miniature artists from around the world. The dollhouse was temporarily on public display in New York, in 2015, for 1 month. I found a YouTube video about it. The second link I attached is an article about this unique dollhouse and pictures are included. https://youtu.be/Ci7k52LZHVg?si=_rU3xl156NNb1p1F https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/07/the-85-million-astolat-dollhouse-castle.html?m=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Thanks for sharing. So pretty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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