Work Of Mastery - Small Religious Altar - Box - Companion Masterpiece

End of the 19th century France Provenance: private collection, Clermont-Ferrand. Very beautiful little altar companion masterpiece representing a handmade wooden religious altar. Can be used as a box. Wood has a beautiful patina The Master's work: Demonstrate your talent, know-how and creativity, but also be recognized by your peers, not to mention the personal challenge to take on. This is the spirit of the masterful work carried out by the craftsmen. They are found in all fields, those of wood or architecture giving rise, for example, to perfectly executed works in reduction, while precision crafts multiply the complications to demonstrate the required dexterity. It doesn't matter if the work is not usable, only the work counts. A tradition maintained in certain sectors and to which the companionship is particularly attached: executing a masterpiece, also called "reception work", is the essential step, both Grail and sesame, to claim to become a companion of the Tour of France. Superb condition, missing key. Dimensions: Height: 15 cm Depth: 14 cm Length: 28.5 cm ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE BY DHL EXPRESS ONLY!