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19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model
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19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model

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19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model

An exceptionally well hand-crafted late 19th Century folk art model of a chapel or monument of sorts. With opening doors, hand painted altar with chalice. This model is made from sections of pine wood and the attention to detail is quite special as you can see from the photos provided. The doors that open are on brass hinges and the altar is removable as is the religious plaster figure at the crown of this building.

Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 23” x D 10”

Origin: Unknown

Age: Late 19th Century

Condition: Fair

This antique object is completely solid in structure and form, it is firmly in place but has aged naturally over the years. Natural wear across the painted surface has exposed the wooden pine underneath in sections. A surface crack to the left side of the building is present but this does not affect the item in anyway structurally.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this 19th Century Folk Art Shrine to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1096101
Dealers Internal Reference
The Chaple
Description
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model
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An exceptionally well hand-crafted late 19th Century folk art model of a chapel or monument of sorts.
The House of Antiques

With opening doors, hand painted altar with chalice. This model is made from sections of pine wood and the attention to detail is quite special as you can see from the photos provided. The doors that open are on brass hinges and the altar is removable as is the religious plaster figure at the crown of this building.

fig 1. A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.
fig 1. 19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model

Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 23” x D 10”

Origin: Unknown

Age: Late 19th Century

Condition: Fair

This antique object is completely solid in structure and form, it is firmly in place but has aged naturally over the years. Natural wear across the painted surface has exposed the wooden pine underneath in sections. A surface crack to the left side of the building is present but this does not affect the item in anyway structurally.

fig 2. A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.
fig 2. 19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 3. A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.
fig 3. 19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this 19th Century Folk Art Shrine to the 19th Century.

Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096101
Dealers Internal Ref
The Chaple
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.

19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model

Archive II A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top. View XIV
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The House of Antiques
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Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Model
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A 19th-century carved and painted wooden folk art architectural model featuring a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched openings, a crucifix, and a Madonna and Child figure on top.
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  • ObjectFolk Art Sculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown, White
  • MotifsStepped staircase, simulated brickwork, arched apertures, Madonna and Child figure
  • SizeH 73.7 cm (29 in) x W 58.4 cm (23 in) x D 25.4 cm (10 in)

This unusual 19th-century folk art chapel or monument model is made from sections of pine wood with dark brown and white paint, simulated brickwork, and brass hinges on the opening doors. The architectural structure features a stepped brickwork base with curved stairs, arched apertures, a crucifix, and a removable religious plaster Madonna and Child figure at the crown. Natural wear across the painted surface exposes the pine wood underneath in sections, and a surface crack is present on the left side. The item measures 73.7 cm high, 58.4 cm wide, and 25.4 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this folk art sculpture works well in a traditional living room, hallway, or study. The solid structure adds a sculptural element to interior displays, bringing historical character and decorative interest to a home.

FAQs

Religious folk art models were crafted by self-taught artisans and local woodcarvers during the 18th and 19th centuries as personal devotional objects, church display pieces, or architectural studies. These objects reflected regional religious practices and popular vernacular architecture, serving as visual representations of faith within homes or small chapels.

These pieces were typically carved from native softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, oak, or lime. Artisans applied milk paint, gesso, or oil-based pigments to simulate architectural details like brickwork, stonework, and decorative statuary, often utilizing joinery techniques including pegging and hand-cut nails.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of natural age wear, including paint shrinkage, craquelure, oxidisation of exposed timber, and irregular tool marks from hand chisels and hand saws. Construction methods such as square-headed forged nails or hand-carved mortise and tenon joints also distinguish period originals from modern reproductions.

In modern interiors, folk art sculptures are frequently styled as standalone decorative accents on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a curated shelf display. Their graphic forms and aged textures provide a historic counterpoint to clean lines and contemporary art.

Maintain painted wooden objects by dusting lightly with a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid disturbing flaking paint. Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and direct heat sources to prevent timber movement and pigment deterioration.
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