Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Exhibit: Salle de garde

Carolynn Walden, Eureka, CA exhibited the "Salle de garde" at the 2013 Good Sam Show. Carolynn is a publicist with the Good Sam Show and a long-time miniature collector. "I made this building in a Rik Pierce class. I transformed it into a French Renaissance guard room ("Salle de garde"). In medieval times, it was a fortified room in a castle or a gatehouse. During the Renaissance it became the grand entry room where ornaments were displayed to impress visitors with the owner's wealth and power."













"There is a small carved salamander on the exterior chimney wall. This is the emblem of the 16th century king, Francois Premier (Francis 1, 1494-1547). He is credited with initiating the Renaissance in France. His emblem can be seen on many buildings throughout France." In 1:12 scale, the exhibit is 18-inches wide, 18-inches deep and 30-inches tall. 

Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman. Click on photos to enlarge.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful! Any chance you could provide info on where Ms. Walden obtained the armour and weaponry miniatures?

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