Rare Scratch Built Folk Art Wooden Model of a Paris Chaise Carriage, Horse & Driver, Signed & Dated 1928

A charming and highly unusual scratch built wooden model depicting a late 18th-century Paris chaise carriage, complete with a hand-carved horse and female driver. This delightful piece of folk art bears its original paper label, inscribed "PARIS CHAISE M GILL 1928", adding both authenticity and historical interest.

Expertly crafted with remarkable patience and skill, the model is constructed predominantly from wood and showcases exceptional attention to detail. The elegant yellow Paris chaise features a striking red sun canopy and is drawn by a finely carved wooden horse, complete with leather bridle and harness. Seated within the carriage is a beautifully hand carved female driver, bringing the scene vividly to life.

Both the carriage and figures are hand painted in vibrant polychrome colours, enhancing the model's character and decorative appeal. The entire composition is securely mounted on a moulded wooden display base, finished in a deep hand painted green. The underside is lined with red velvet to help protect polished furniture surfaces.

A rare and whimsical example of early 20th-century folk art, this signed and dated model would make a wonderful addition to any collection of wooden models, transport memorabilia, or naïve art, while also serving as an eye catching decorative display piece.

Dimensions:

• Height: 23.5 cm

• Width: 34 cm

• Depth: 16.5 cm

Key Features:

• Rare scratch-built wooden folk art model

• Original paper label signed "M Gill" and dated 1928

• Depicts a late 18th-century Paris chaise carriage

• Hand-carved wooden horse with leather bridle

• Hand carved female driver

• Bright hand-painted polychrome decoration

• Moulded wooden display base in dark green

• Red velvet-lined underside for surface protection

• Highly decorative and collectible

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

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Telephone: 01905 622468

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