Stock No. 35116

Two French Caen Stone Architectural Models

An excellent pair of mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural scaled models reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With their beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, these carved limestone fragments are reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A fragment from European history, these antique architectural pieces have preserved…

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£5,975.00

Dimensions

Depth: 10cm3.94in

Width: 70cm27.56in

Height: 81.5cm32.09in

Weight: 133kg293.21lbs

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Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Small losses, chips and scuffs particularly to edges and bases as you'd expect from age and use.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1850

Maker

Unknown

Material

Caen Stone, Limestone, Stone

Origin

France

Period

Mid 19th Century

Style

Ecclesiastical

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An excellent pair of mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural scaled models reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With their beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, these carved limestone fragments are reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A fragment from European history, these antique architectural pieces have preserved exceptionally over the decades, offering a glimpse into French craftsmanship of times gone by.

Dimensions (each approx.)

Height: 81.5 cm
Width: 70 cm
Depth: 10 cm

Additional information

Weight 133 kg
Dimensions 10 × 70 × 81.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1850

Maker

Material

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Origin

France

Period

Mid 19th Century

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