Welcome to Astolat Castle
Diehl spent 13 years building the miniature dollhouse, which has an appraised worth of $8.5 million - that works out to about $288,000 per square foot.
The dollhouse takes its name after the castle in The Lady of Shallot - a 19th century ballad by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
The grand entrance features a fountain. The main door leads to a grand entrance hall.
With the hinges open, you can see all the detail involved. Reminiscent of a real stately home, this dollhouse also features finishes like real parquet floors, marble bathroom and gilt trim. These details give the house a sense that the castle was inhabited by a Victorian dame.
The finer touches, as seen in the salon, include hand-stitched tapestries, vases made out of Lapis Lazuli as well as replica 18th century oil paintings. Displayed on the wall here is a reproduction of Thomas Lawrence's Pinkie.
Tiny books with tiny letters are featured in the library - all of which can be read with the help of a magnifying glass. The book collection stored here features a bible too - and it must be the world's smallest.
The bottles in the castle's bar contain real liquor. Can you spot the Jameson, Bailey's, and Gordon's Gin?
Dollhouses date back to the 17th century, and were perceived to be displays of fine craftsmanship acquired by wealthy families in Holland, Germany, and England.
The world's most famous dollhouse was built in 1924 for Queen Mary and is displayed at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England.
This room is the Armory - a weaponry room.
And this is the Dovecote - a shelter room for domesticated pigeons.
Curator Dorothy Twining Globus, standing next to the 9-foot tall castle which weighs more than 800 pounds.
Source
Photos: Zack DeZon
Related Articles:
Gerard Brion's Incredible Miniature Paris
Stefan Bleekrode, an Artist Who Draws from Memory
Add Some Humor to Your Day With These One-Frame Funnies
Enjoy these funny and cute single panel comics by artist Maria Scrivan.
This Has Got to be The Most Stunning House in the US!
This stunning home in Oregon, created and designed by Ed Bemis and some local artists, is one of the most beautiful houses in the US! Take a tour inside!
I've Never Seen Photos As Stunning As These...
These beautiful shots, which look more like art will undoubtedly impress you.
These Ingenious Designs Made Us Say ‘Wow!’
Some product designers, architects, advertisers, and graphic designers are just brilliant at their job! Take a look at these brilliant and creative design ideas.
Wow, These 3D Drawings are Out of This World!
Nikola Čuljić has the ability to make his drawings pop off a page. Check out his stunning work here!
These Creative Snow Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind
Winter is the time to head to the backyard and create something unique with snow. Take some inspiration from these people.
Unleash Your Inner Creativity with These Decoupage Ideas
Breathe new life into your old odds and ends! These 16 brilliant decoupage tutorials will get you in a creative mood in no time at all!
I Would Rename This Man The Bubble Whisperer...
If there is a bubble expert in this world, we may have found him.
Art Explanations: Rembrand’s Most Famous Painting
'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt is among the most recognized paintings in the world, but what makes it a masterpiece?
This Andrea Bocelli Number Is a Must See For Music Lovers
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform one of the most iconic love songs in history
This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
When generic photos meet a creative illustrator, everything is possible...
20 Hilarious Recreations of Famous Paintings
The Getty Museum challenge contiures - 20 more submissions of people recreating their favourite masterpieces at home with hilarious results.
David vs. David: Comparing Two Classic Sculptures
Examining two sculptures by two distinct and famous artists: Donatello and Michelangelo
You Have Never Heard Drums Played This Beautifully Before
Listen to these drums play in this incredible performance.
André Rieu Creates Another a Musical Extravaganza!
The audience got a hilarious surprise while watching André Rieu's performance, and I'm sure it will brighten your day!
WATCH: Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Interprets Brahms
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
Artist Merges Animals With Their Own Habitats - 15 Pics
Artist Sujay Sanan creates wonderful watercolor paintings of animals merged with their own surroundings.
We Bet You've Never Heard This Musical Instrument Before
Listen to this little known musical instrument called a yaybahar.
These Miniature Animal Sculptures Are Just Too Cute!
Katie Doka quit her job as a High School teacher and started making miniature animal statues. Here's some of her fantastic work!
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
Who Says That Cats Can't Be Trained? You'll Be Surprised!
Who says cats can't be trained? Watch this adorable performance!
6 Priceless Art Pieces Were Ruined by Reckless People
As these accidents show, tourists can be more reckless around precious art than you'd expect and the invaluable art pieces are completely or partially destroyed.
Reality and Fantasy Clash in This Artist's Unique Works
This artist amazes us with her ability to create complete worlds in tiny spaces.
Behold the Card Trick Master!
It's always great to see someone who is a real master in what he does.
Love Mozart? Here Is Every One of His Amazing Symphonies!
Mozart was composing symphonies since before he could write music notation! Here are all of his genuine symphonies for your listening pleasure.
These Dancers & Acrobats Put On an Incredible Show
These two dancers slash acrobats are beyond amazing...
Iris Scott Uses Her Fingers to Create Incredible Paintings
Iris Scott is a modern impressionist who uses all of her 10 fingers to paint. Her artwork, as you're about to see, is absolutely wonderful!
Enjoy 24 Songs by the Legendary Eric Clapton
On the 30th of March, 2020, is Eric Clapton's 75th birthday, and we'd like to celebrate it with him by listening with you to 24 of his greatest hits.
These Aren't Just Kids, They Are Incredible Dancers
These two kids are too young to be this good, aren't they??
Andre Rieu Plays in Full New York Concert!
In this video we get a FULL concert of Andre Riéuplaying in New York City and celebrating its incredible history.
Learn Some Fascinating Facts in the Most Fun Way!
Just Keep Thinking is a project making information about the world accessible and fun through fun colorful illustrations. Scroll to learn something new!
Stan Munro's Toothpick Art Is Unbelievably Painstaking
This man took 6 million toothpicks and six years to create one of the most impressive miniature displays that you'll ever see.
If I Didn't See This Artist At Work, I'd Never Believe Him!
Italian Artists Marcello Barenghi can create the most astoundingly realistic-looking hand drawings.
These Realistic Works of Art are Made with a Ballpoint Pen
Take a look at Andrey Poletaev's stunning ballpoint pen art.
I’ve Found a Way to Put Photos Onto Wood. It’s So Simple.
Brighten up a wooden item with a beautiful transfer. This craft project is straightforward, inexpensive and a fun afternoon's activity.
This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
Thanks to the power of digital art, this incredible artist creates this stunningly realistic portraits. Check out some of his finest works here.
From a Simple Drawing Emerges an Artwork of Sublime Beauty
It takes a while for this painting to emerge, but when it does it's amazing. Watch this great video demonstrate how an art piece comes to life.
This World Circus Acrobatic Performance is a Must-Watch!
This acrobatic performance is unlike anything you will ever watch! Remarkable!
Find Out What Makes a Stradivarius Violin Worth Millions
Stradivari was a master luthier who is widely believed to be the greatest string instrument maker ever to live. Find out why Stradivarius violins are special.
Gaudi: The Iconic Architect That Made Buildings Look Alive
Antoni Gaudi is the most famous Modernist architect. This is a story of his life and creative evolution.
These Stunning Oil Paintings Show the Brooding Side of Cities
This artist uses various oil painting techniques to produce stunning, atmospheric representations of modern cities.
This Adorable Father-Daughter Duo Will Make You Smile
Alexa and Jorge Narvaez are a father-daughter singing team that continue to perform even today. This video was released by them in 2010 and would eventually change their lives for the better.
A Masterpiece With Glue In 1 Minute - Incredible!
Have you ever seen anything like this? This amazing artist, Michael Raivard, not only draws a perfect image with glue, but he does it in just about a minute! Watch till the end to see what he drew! This is truly remarkable, and shows the level of ski
These Cakes are So Gorgeous and Creative...
We've seen amazing food art before, but these really take the cake...
The Most Underrated Christmas Movies You Never Saw
This holiday season, enjoy these underrated Christmas movies.
Follow This Kid Around the World for the Best Street Art
Get a first-hand view of some truly amazing street art from around the world from the point of view of a little kid.
When Your Teacher is a Genius with a Piece of Chalk
This Japanese artist is so talented he can create amazing chalk drawings that will only last an hour, just to inspire his beloved students.