Apprentice Work Dormer Window Model

Pièce de maitrise are primarily associated with French craft guilds and the training of cabinetmakers, carpenters, and other specialized artisans. They were created to demonstrate ma...

Roof construction model / Piece de Maitrise. Made of oak wood, France 20th century. Completely complete, in good condition Dimensions: 46L x 36D x 40H

This architectural model dates to the early 20th century. Small-scale, three-dimensional physical models were used as a rough draft or preliminary study to visualize, test, and refin...

Early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model A well modelled early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model of a rooftop corner. Showing natural age and minor lo...

A large five foot high late 19th century bird house with gabled roof and many open doorways. No backpiece.

Hanging niche - 18th century. Portuguese; 18th century oak wood with carvings; decorated with angel heads. Small. Dimensions: 65x41x19 cm

Early 20th Century piece de maitrise, architectural roof model. France

This monumental window frame once graced the upper story of a French apartment building, probably part of a dormer. The style is classical, with a s...

French antique birdhouse find it in Paris. We painted the base only the dome is in original condition and it is beautiful. Dimension of the dome heig...

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 ...