Fabulous c. 1930s Painted Tin Folk Art Model House grapes shaped vessel who established ateliers in Montreal

who established ateliers in Montreal and later in Val-David (north of Montreal)

This is one that I think would be especially wonderful to live with

It's definitely a curious one

With a little research and a few stabs trying to decipher the signature on the underside

The toes of her barefoot seem to have root-like properties as well

Fabulous c. 1930s Painted Tin Folk Art Model House grapes shaped vessel who established ateliers in MontrealAmong my very favorite folk art pieces of tabletop architecture I've had, which is saying a lot! It's just the right scale at a little over a foot across, and a wonderful balance of stately elegance and folky charm, with great clean lines that are just off here and there. Terrific old creamy white paint with a dark green roof and awning extending over the first level front. Best of all I think these two half round side rooms with double windows