A very charming pair of naive-style Bavarian figures or "the gentle folk" as these two were known at The Tudor House. Carved out of wood and dating to the early twentieth century, this husband and wife couple once oversaw the first floor living room at the house. See last image. Please note, the round wooden board shown in the primary image is not included.

Provenance: The Tudor House, Old Town Hastings, UK

Country of origin: Germany

Date of manufacture: c.1920

Material: wood

Dimensions: Man Height 15 cm  Width of base 10.5cm / Women: Height 13cm Diameter 5.5cm

Condition: there is some historic damage to the side of the gentleman's hat, see images - other than that, all very good.

The Christmas House

The Tudor House, Hastings, also known as The Christmas House, when it opened to visitors each December, had a place in the hearts of the many that passed through its wee front door.  It was a magical experience, and was likened to stepping into a Brothers Grimm fairytale.  The house is now sold and has passed into memory, yet its magical contents are not quite gone, as Alastair has saved the best for last - for our extra-special Christmas House Contents Sale.

The eclectic mix of primitive Eastern European furniture, English country furniture, folk-art and Black Forest antiques chosen for the house were honest and humble, yet always remarkable, and put together with a sense of theatre - to achieve a more contemporary take on the past.  “It’s all about a careful mix, a telling of a story, and I hope others will find pleasure in the treasures I’ve collected and curated” says Alastair.  “Select pieces that create surprise, that transform your space beyond reality!”