There is no doubt that costs $ 8.5 million of Astolat toy Castle (the legend of King Arthur of England in the city) is the world's most expensive doll's House. This 800-pound (363 kg), height 9 feet (2.74 meters) of museum quality small House has 29 rooms and a Wu Shita.
It is understood that this toy castle designs inspired from the United Kingdom poet Alfred Tennyson's works, the dream Castle of the Lady of shalott Astolat, lasted 13 years (from 1974 to 1987) to build.
Miniature artist Elaine Diehl is to build this Astolat toy Castle in charge, she and many art from around the world together to complete this piece of art. According to Wikipedia's information is displayed, the Castle and surrounding parts are constructed with the miniature works of the highest standard, the look of polished sculptured work alone have spent almost 1 year to complete.
The toy Castle is currently worth a staggering US $ 8.5 million. Of course, there are many factors make it well worth the price, one of which is the structure of the castle itself, copper roof, made from the pulp of walls and carved stone decorations on the walls are very delicate. Not only that, when visitors to the Castle, outer wall also has a 3D effect. Other walls can be opened or moved, giving visitors a 360 degree viewing angle.
In addition, the Astolat toys within the Castle and its unique collection of about 30000 high quality miniature paintings, it is also one of the reason for outrageous Castle, these paintings are made of real gold, sterling silver and lapis lazuli and other delicate materials.
In an elegant room, no matter what time it is decorated with 10000 miniature paintings, as well as including tables, chairs, bookshelves and old-style bed, a variety of miniature furniture. In addition, the castle there are many hand-made by famous artists from around the world of miniature art, decoration and lighting and so on.
A total of seven floors of the Castle, provided with stairs, halls, mirror gold chandeliers, oil paintings, tapestries, and a fireplace, loft in the wizard Tower equipped with a telescope and astronomical markup. Castle furniture can reflect in the Orient, Spain, and the Tudors, the 18th century United Kingdom and 7 different periods such as Victorian style.
In the basement with the Knights of Columbus room, wine cellar, kitchen and armoury, a bamboo floor has an entrance hall, and Butler's wardrobe, is the living room, the dining room on the second floor balcony of the concert hall and with the audience. Bottles are equipped with real wine in the bar, the restaurant is about 5000 dollars worth of silverware.
Fourth floor is probably the most interesting places of the Castle, there is a library filled with miniature books. If you look at it with a magnifying glass, can read the contents of the book. The collections include is considered the world's smallest Bible and micro-Utah law. In addition, the library also has a $ 2500 worth of desks, an ornate fireplace and dueling pistols. Five-floor is the lounge area, which has a hand-stitched tapestry, plush bedding and set with miniature marble bathroom, bathroom also has a real toilet paper available.
According to museum curator Paula Gilhooley said, Astolat is one of the best micro-architecture, sculpture, art, engineering and detail, and so are a good combination together. This is a rare feat of architecture in the world, it makes you were silent.
This Astolat toy Castle retiring Elaine Diehl (1996) had been her personal exhibition in the Museum in Arizona. On November 12, 2015 to December 8 at this time, it was shifted to New York's time Warner Center in Manhattan, all the exhibition proceeds will be donated to children's charities. Ted Baker phone cases
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