Timothy Richards Jane Austen Door Model Souvenir Building

Description

Timothy Richards is renowned for making the finest architectural models in the traditions of the historical model makers.
His are Architectural Models, handmade in hard English Plaster and finishes into what has become recognized as high art.
While Mr. Richards does produce limited public offerings, his forte is in creating Historical Architectural models with exacting scale and detail for Museums, Libraries, and Commercial Enterprises.
This replica of Jane Austens’ Doorway at 25 Gay St. in Bath, England.
This is one of the series of existing Front Entrance Doors to or Gates to homes and public buildings.
The doorways and gates are the first impression of the buildings and very indicative of their architectural styles.
This one for example is the door to the Georgian town house is made famous by its association to Jane Austen.
Built of Bath stone the terraced row leads up to the circus and The Royal Crescent. Living here one could not help but engage in and observe Bath society as featured in many of her novels.
This model was developed as Tim wished to include the house of one of Baths most famous inhabitants. The pediment over the doorway is covered in beaten lead, a detail replicated in the model.
I believe this one is still available from the studio and you can look it up on line.
This model measures 3.5” wide X 2.5” deep X 7.5” tall, and made of hand carved hard English plaster and marked by the studio.
Please look carefully at the pictures and request additional pictures or specific information if needed.
There is a small chip in the top rear edge of the left side visible in the photos.
Otherwise, there is only age-appropriate wear and in general it is in good vintage condition.
Please use the pictures as the best description of condition.
Questions are always welcome.  Shipping is by USPS priority Mail to the lower 48.