Fabulous c. 1930s Painted Tin Folk Art Model House grapes shaped vessel were I think long ago

were I think long ago broken

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

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

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

originally painted the red that shows on the backside

Fabulous c. 1930s Painted Tin Folk Art Model House grapes shaped vessel were I think long agoAmong 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