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  • 19th Century, Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof Square and Round
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du ...
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  • Set of 3 Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Roof mpdels
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du ...
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    Antique 19th Century French Victorian Architectural Models

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  • Early 20th Century, Large Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Rooftower
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du Devoir'. They would start their careers by travelling around France, sometimes trough Europe and taking temporary places in workshops throughout the country. Each time they would learn new things and materialize these in ever more complex scale models. Crucial in their training was the understanding of proportion. This science was taken very seriously and based on centuries of transcriptions going back as far as the Egyptians. Carpenters would use this knowledge in their designs and typically make studies of roof models in various shapes and sizes. Before they could end their educational travels and settle down in a city they were obliged to finally deliver a masterpiece or Piece de Maitrise. And if approved they got the right to open their own shop. This early 20th century oak and softwood model has basic geometric lines in golden cut proportions. This gives it a modern abstract feel while its warm patina shows its history. Removable custom metal console...
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  • Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    A fine example of a so called Polydre or Polygon. These multifaceted forms go back are to basic forms which form our world. They have been described by mathematicians, scolars and ar...
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  • 19th century wooden wall mounted object
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    A 19th century Chinese wooden basket. As this object had a beautiful patina we mounted it as a objet trouve to the wall. Art made by time....
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  • 19th Century Horse Pipe Head
    Located in Vosselaar, BE
    This 19th century briar wood pipe head takes the form of a horses head. The whole sculpture is finely detailed and it has a great expression.
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