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Architectural Model Apprentice Carpenter Compagnons du Devoir France 1890

Offered by: Bizarre Bazaar

Description
This is a large French apprentice carpenter model project from around the 1890's. Compagnons du Devoir is a French organization of craftsman and artisans dating from the middle ages. Their traditional education teaching skills allows apprenticeships to learn from a master. The apprentice must submit a project to prove that they have mastered the skills being taught. This is a beautiful large model, almost made as a house. It has an intricately constructed roof & a spiral staircase, unusual as most projects only consist of a roof or a staircase, it rare to have both in one model. Made from a hard wood, it is is excellent condition, with only very minor aged chips & old worm holes. These make spectacular decorative sculptures.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Fruit Wood Hand Made
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	677505

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Bizarre Bazaar, based in New York City, specializes in rare, one-of-a-kind objects of intrigue, including antique toys, vintage transportation models, and Art Deco pieces. Since 1985, they have worked with collectors and museums worldwide, and now offer their treasures online and by appointment only. Reach them at 212-517-2100 or BZRBZR@aol.com.