1994 Daivid Winter Cottages, The Castle Wall. Measures 4" in height by 14 1/2" wide. Very good condition, one small nick on front, see photo. Comes with box.
This 1994 David Winter creation, "The Castle Wall," is a significant departure from the quaint thatched cottages for which the artist is most famous. Measuring an impressive fourteen and a half inches in width, this piece captures the imposing grandeur of British medieval defense. The architectural detail is immense, from the individual "stones" of the crenelated battlements to the narrow arrow slits and sweeping staircases that connect the various levels of the fortification. Each curve of the castle wall is hand-painted to reflect the natural weathering of ancient masonry, including subtle moss growth and earthen tones at the base.
Given its long, horizontal silhouette and historical subject matter, this piece is a premier candidate for a Dark Academia-inspired display. It serves as a commanding "foundation" for a bookshelf or mantle, acting as a scholarly backdrop for leather-bound histories or military miniatures. While the piece is in very good condition and comes with its original box, there is a small, singular nick on the front edge—a minor mark that blends easily into the naturally rugged texture of the "ancient" stonework. It remains a sturdy and evocative example of David Winter’s ability to shrink the monumental history of the British Isles down to an intimate, tabletop scale.
This item is vintage, over 30 years old.
