An Enthralling Provincial Antique Diorama of a Dutch Interior Scene sub-Curios and still colourful

and still colourful

Only the hard work and generosity of such men as Richard Martin and Lewis Gompertz saved it from extinction

this example is attractively balanced with the detail to the rose buds and oak leaves in particular showing great care and quality

sands and mossy greens

An Enthralling Provincial Antique Diorama of a Dutch Interior Scene sub-Curios and still colourfulOrigin: Holland Period: Eighteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 Height: 6 inches Width: 8 inches A charming, and detailed, hand painted, wood constructed representation of a rustic kitchen scene. On the left is a table and a bench, on which sits a carafe and two cups, with a violin resting against and a picture hanging on the left wall. On the back wall is a shelf with painted pottery items, a closed hatch, and a clock. On the right side