Why You'll Love It
A spectacular one-of-a-kind French pastry sculpture by Tel Aviv–based miniature master Shay Aaron, renowned for his hyper-realistic food art. This layered Napoleon-style dessert is built from ultra-thin, flaky puff-pastry sheets, dusted with powdered sugar, and filled generously with piped cream. The top is crowned with an assortment of fruits—blueberries, plums, nectarines, and mixed chopped fruit, each sculpted and painted with lifelike precision.
Made by hand from clay, the pastry sits on a clear acrylic pedestal cake stand and comes with a matching removable dome lid. A rare and highly collectible piece — Shay Aaron’s work is difficult to acquire and treasured by miniature collectors worldwide.
Details
- Materials: hand-painted clay, acrylic
- Size: 1:12 scale, approx. 1" tall
- 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 slice & lidded cake stand 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
