Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill
Pair of 19th Century English Antique Reconstituted Stone Folk Art Figures of a Farmer and His Wife
Pair of 19th Century English Antique Reconstituted Stone Folk Art Figures of a Farmer and His Wife
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A delightful pair of 19th-century English folk art figures, carved in reconstituted stone and retaining traces of their original paint. Depicting a farmer and his wife, these sculptures offer a rare glimpse into rural portraiture rendered through naive artistry.
The figures are stylised yet expressive—each with simplified features, modest attire, and a quiet dignity that speaks to the rhythms of country life. Their form and finish suggest provincial craftsmanship, likely created for garden display or domestic ornamentation in a Victorian home.
Folk art in 19th-century England often celebrated everyday subjects with sincerity and charm. These figures reflect that ethos, capturing not idealised nobility but the honest presence of working people. Their survival, especially as a pair, is uncommon—most such pieces were weathered, lost, or separated over time.
Whether placed in a conservatory, hallway, or curated folk art collection, they offer both visual warmth and historical resonance.
Provenance: England. Late 19th century. From a private Yorkshire-based collection.
Condition: There is surface wear commensurate with age. Please refer to the images. These display very well. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size:
Male 53.5 cm (21") x Width (max width of male's outer arms) 25.4 cm (10") x Depth 21 cm (8 1/4").
Female 53.5 cm (21") x Width (max width of female's outer arms) 22.9cm (9") x Depth 21 cm (8 1/4")
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