Stunning antique French relic from the 1800's. This is an original handmade piece. A Beautiful and colorful diorama adorned with wallpaper, gilt florals, velvet florals, paper birds, and paper angels inside. A meerschaum Madonna and child are on a paper mount inside the glass-framed piece. The back is painted in shades of blue and cream papers, with three angels looking down on the statue. There is gilt paper trim along the inside of the box and the edge of the opening along the frame. The exterior front is lined with gilt paper. The entire box, the top, bottom, sides, and back, are covered in antique wallpaper. The original loop hanger is on the back, at the roof's peak. This lovely piece is in EXCELLENT condition and is the perfect addition to any collection or the beginning of a new one. This large piece measuring 6" x 8.25" x 2.5" is meant to be hung on the wall. This is simply a beautiful and poignant piece of history.
AND 10 French magazines.
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