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A Continental carved wood and polychrome painted bust of a negro general, second half 19th century
Modelled wearing a feather plumed hat and looking straight ahead, the collars and epaulettes of his coat with silver and gilt heightened foliate motifs, a printed label to the underside with General Henry Christophe 1767-1820. Born a slave, he fought in the American Revolution at Savannah, G.A... -- 15½in. (39.4cm.) high. 10in. (25.4cm.) wide
Modelled wearing a feather plumed hat and looking straight ahead, the collars and epaulettes of his coat with silver and gilt heightened foliate motifs, a printed label to the underside with General Henry Christophe 1767-1820. Born a slave, he fought in the American Revolution at Savannah, G.A... -- 15½in. (39.4cm.) high. 10in. (25.4cm.) wide