Miniature house (9) - France - Case Gault
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Nine hand-painted ceramic village houses by Jean-Pierre Gault, France, dating from 1970–1980, with a signed travertine-style socle, total weight 1.3 kg, and dimensions 20 cm wide, 14 cm high, and 10 cm deep.
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TITLE
Jean-Pierre Gault – Miniature Provencal Village in ceramic, 9 hand-painted houses + signed socle – France, 1980s
DESCRIPTION
Rare composition of a miniature Provencal village by Jean-Pierre Gault, a French architect and artist (Bordeaux, 1940), known worldwide for his ceramic miniature houses.
The lot includes 9 original ceramic buildings, molded and entirely hand-painted, and the original travertine-like stone socle. Together they form a Provencal village square:
• medieval tower with exposed stone masonry and arched windows
• house with external staircase and chimney
• double-house with two overlapping roofs
• covered fountain/lavoir with arch
• tall house with green shutters
• house with a barred door and a canopy/awning
• three village houses with arched doors
Each piece features relief roof tiles, aged plaster, and handmade door and shutter details, making each specimen unique.
Marks: the houses bear under the base the stamp "GAULT – Made in France" and production codes (e.g., 4P, 2A). The socle is also signed "GAULT" and stamped "Made in France", with the original felt pads.
Era: original ceramic production, circa the 1980s.
TITLE
Jean-Pierre Gault – Miniature Provencal Village in ceramic, 9 hand-painted houses + signed socle – France, 1980s
DESCRIPTION
Rare composition of a miniature Provencal village by Jean-Pierre Gault, a French architect and artist (Bordeaux, 1940), known worldwide for his ceramic miniature houses.
The lot includes 9 original ceramic buildings, molded and entirely hand-painted, and the original travertine-like stone socle. Together they form a Provencal village square:
• medieval tower with exposed stone masonry and arched windows
• house with external staircase and chimney
• double-house with two overlapping roofs
• covered fountain/lavoir with arch
• tall house with green shutters
• house with a barred door and a canopy/awning
• three village houses with arched doors
Each piece features relief roof tiles, aged plaster, and handmade door and shutter details, making each specimen unique.
Marks: the houses bear under the base the stamp "GAULT – Made in France" and production codes (e.g., 4P, 2A). The socle is also signed "GAULT" and stamped "Made in France", with the original felt pads.
Era: original ceramic production, circa the 1980s.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1300 g
Style subtype
Rustic
Title additional information
Case Gault
Number of objects
9
Material
Ceramic
Designer/artist/maker
Jean-pierre Gault
Country of origin
France
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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