#171

French Miniature Patisserie Shop Commissioned from Au Nain Bleu
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Description
17" (43 cm.) h. x 14" x 12". The wooden store with windows on three angled sides has classic decorated windows at the front in the 19th century Parisian style, and is lettered "Patisserie" and "Boulangerie". A front door opens to the shelved interior which is laden with a bounty of miniature breads, pastries and tarts. Excellent condition. The shop was commissioned by Huguette Clark from the Parisian toy store of Au Nain Bleu, circa 1980s, and created exclusively for her.