#146

Two 19th Century Cloister Ornamental Works
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5" (13 cm.) h. Each presents the intricate craftsmanship of a miniaturist working with papers,cloth,or tragant to create a small vignette,comprising arched top arrangement with silk flowers framing a figure with paper-trimmed costume; and a rounded diorama with dimensional village scene. Excellent condition,one small chip on frame. 19th century,known as "cloister work" as many pieces were created in convents or cloisters.