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The Most Expensive Dolls Houses & Miniatures in the World
Castles, palaces and royal commissions — the miniature masterpieces collectors have paid fortunes for.
Dolls house miniatures have been a beloved hobby for centuries — and for the most exquisite and luxurious pieces, some collectors are willing to pay eye-watering sums. Here we take a look at some of the most expensive dolls houses and miniatures in the world.
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Five Miniature Masterpieces
The Astolat Dollhouse Castle
Created by miniature artist Elaine Diehl, this extraordinary dolls house castle contains over 10,000 miniature pieces, including chandeliers, oil paintings and working electric lights. Standing four feet tall and weighing over 800 pounds, it sold for $8.5 million in 2015.
The Fairy Castle
Created in the 1930s for actress Colleen Moore, the Fairy Castle is a stunning example of miniature artistry, holding over 2,000 miniature objects — tiny books, paintings and furniture among them. It is on display today at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
Commissioned by Queen Mary of England in the early 1900s, this dolls’ house is considered one of the most valuable in the world. It features working plumbing and electricity, along with miniature replicas of paintings by famous artists, and is on display at Windsor Castle.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse
Created by artist Carrie Stettheimer in the 1920s, this dolls house is a work of art in its own right, featuring miniature versions of paintings by Stettheimer and other artists, alongside furniture and décor of her own design. It sold for $12.6 million in 2017.
Titania’s Palace
Commissioned by Sir Neville Wilkinson in the early 1900s, this palace contains miniature replicas of famous European landmarks, together with furniture and décor made by some of the finest craftsmen of the age. Considered one of the most valuable dolls houses in the world, it is currently on display in Denmark.
Expensive they may be, but these dolls houses are also works of art and historical treasures. Most of us will never own one — yet we can all appreciate the craftsmanship and beauty of these miniature masterpieces. Luckily, at Minimum World we pride ourselves on our low prices, so you won’t need to sell the car!
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