Traditional pieces


Here's a look at some of the pieces in the Gardiner Museum's permanent collection. These works are certainly more traditional than the pieces I showed earlier this week. I must admit, I wouldn't necessarily want these in my home either, but I can admire the work that went into making and painting these figurines. 

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I'm hoping to get some nice fall shots to showcase next week.

14 comments:

Cezar and Léia said...

So carefully made!
God bless you!
Cezar

VP said...

I agree with you: these are lovely, but a bit too much for the task!

cieldequimper said...

If there's some Meissen... I'll take it!

Paul in Powell River said...

My mother used to call these "dust collectors", which is a bit too harsh, though I wouldn't have them in my home either. One can admire the talent and the work that went into them without necessarily liking the pieces.

Kay said...

I grew up with the term "dust collector," too, and I don't much care for dusting. I guess they're best under glass and someone else's care.

RedPat said...

I've always had the same reaction to these pieces.

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Jack said...

These are lovely in their way, but I agree that I wouldn't want them, either. Though I do like small figures for Christmas creche scenes.

Randy said...

Nice collection.

Lowell said...

I wouldn't want 'em, either, but they are quite elegant and attractive! Great photo!

Birdman said...

... but they would be such conversation starters. WHAT are these...

Unknown said...

Amazing pieces you have shown us on display at this museum.

Lois said...

I really like all the detail and the variety of color.

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