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A group of ten hand carved and painted wooden Napoleonic soldier figures c 1930

$2,635.01per set
£1,945per set
€2,273.53per set
CA$3,636.72per set
A$4,073.93per set
CHF 2,118.95per set
MX$49,693.48per set
NOK 26,977.02per set
SEK 25,437.41per set
DKK 16,968.97per set

About the Item

This very rare group of French Napoleonic period soldiers are completely handmade. They have each been finely carved in wood and then hand painted with great detail. Each soldier is portrayed in a different position wearing a full uniform with a backpack, sword and rifle. I have never seen anything remotely similar. This type of model is usually made from cast metal as a production figure and not as an individual one off carved sculpture. These rare figures must have taken many hours of work to produce each one. Together they form a very decorative group which would be a good addition to any military collection or very pleasing as a display for a home interior. All are in very good condition and offer a unique opportunity to own. French circa 1930 Each figure approximately Height 13cm x width 6cm x depth 14cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434236171182

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