Wangen 5

Antique Shop

Along the way, as we were peeking into windows, I saw these figures, always arresting for me. These are old plaster figures, probably from some disused chapels. Some were priced at a few Euros. I wasn’t really interested in those particular ones, but other kinds might be inside. 

So we went in. There were some very fine etchings, and some appealing oil paintings, but none went home with us. 




This lovely bronze was in the window. It cost rather more, but still a remarkably low price for what it was. 

Then we noticed wood carvings. Aaahh…


“ Might we see this little potbellied night watchman in the window case?” “Yes, indeed.” At €18, he went home with us. 

He is missing his lantern, but I might make him a new one some day. His pike has been renewed along the way, too, but it is still a fine piece of wood carving, worth much more in terms of artistic craftsmanship than what it cost. 

We found another, which I will show later, as it is a gift for someone, who has not seen it yet.