Description: French folk art is rare to find - and this is a jewel.Sometimes we come across something that is so charming and absolutely unique that it's terribly hard to part with it - because you know you will never find another & therefore it feels so very special- this is such an item.Made by hand from most likely cigar and fruit boxes- even the little zinc shutters are hand made and all the hinges - behind the shutters are double opening & closing wood frame windows. The house is over three floors, a basement , Ground floor and first. Each floor is linked by a wooden stair case and two of the floors are split into rooms with opening and closing doors. - This house has been made with much love and attention to detail. Many hours of work have gone into creating this naive piece of French folk art.The house has a front and rear aspect (see photos) - a zinc roof with guttering and overlaid with wood. It supports 2 chimneys.Front and back doors open and close and the basement door too- the front door - which one reaches via steps has a charming little Couronne -ring wreath made of leather.MEASUREMENTSMaximum height 21"/54cmsWidth 16"/41cmsDepth 8"/20cmscirca 1920's -30's Enchanting piece for display and it seems so sad to think this has been hiding in an attic for the last 70 years - it is time in our opinion for it to be displayed and enjoyed.Condition- Good antique condition commensurate with age. Please do see all the photos and the video - The shutters have possibly been painted initially - but the paint whilst remnants remain - has worn away.Shipping - we will send professionally packed with the care and attention . We will send from France on a trackable and signed for service. Colissimo France.We will require a telephone number from the buyer for the shipment.The above copy is the property of Retrocollects Interiors France as is the listed house - and any copying of photos, or text will be seen as an infringement of copyright law.
Price: 595 USD
Location: Limoges
End Time: 2025-01-05T09:19:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 165 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: House
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed: Unsigned
Color: wood
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Style: Naive, Primitive
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood and zinc
Region of Origin: France
