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A Rare Pair of 19th Century Spelter Figural Cavalier Sculptures

About the Item

A rare pair of 19th Century French spelter figural sculptures depicting a pair of cavalier military soldiers. This stunning pair are finely cast and of exceptional quality with rich patination, fabulous detail and both are portrayed in a formal pose in full dress uniform bearing spears and swords. Raised on a stepped socle platform with greek key and foliate motif detail, supported on a moulded, ring turned and well figured timber and ebonized plinth base of circular form, each with brass, name plates labelled 'Lancastre, Par Poitevin, Sculptr' and 'Clarence, Par Poitevin, Sculptr'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Spelter,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A3527 1stDibs: LU5836244959212

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