Why You'll Love It
This exquisite miniature breakfast board is a one-of-a-kind hand-sculpted creation by renowned Tel Aviv miniature artist Shay Aaron, celebrated worldwide for his hyper-realistic food sculptures.
The set features a traditional Italian sfogliatella, beautifully rendered in sculpted clay with its iconic crispy, shell-layered pastry folds, delicate powdered sugar dusting, and a hint of visible ricotta filling. It rests on a tiny porcelain plate atop a rustic wooden serving board with a carved handle.
Beside it sits a glass mug of café au lait, complete with a realistic two-tone effect where warm milk gently blends with dark coffee—captured with Aaron’s signature precision.
A charming, elegant addition to any miniature bakery scene, kitchen vignette, or breakfast tableau. Pieces by Shay Aaron are highly collectible and increasingly difficult to find.
Details
- Materials: hand-painted clay, wood, porcelain, glass
- Size: 1:12 scale, approx. 1 ¼" long
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition
- Artist: Shay Aaron (Israel)
- Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the pastry & coffee board diorama only. Think of our photos as a whimsical stage set, where your amazing new miniature takes center stage. The other props may not join you, but the star of the show is ready to shine!
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
