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A theatrical group form the 'Bride of Abidos'
modelled as Mr. Barton and Miss Rosa Henry as 'Giaffier & Zuleika', Giaffier standing, wearing Eastern dress, his hand resting on the hilt of a sword and a plinth, at his feet kneels Zuleika, pleading for the life of Selim, painted in colours and gilt (E60) -- 12½in. (31.5cm.) high, circa 1847 (some restoration and wear)
See colour plate III
modelled as Mr. Barton and Miss Rosa Henry as 'Giaffier & Zuleika', Giaffier standing, wearing Eastern dress, his hand resting on the hilt of a sword and a plinth, at his feet kneels Zuleika, pleading for the life of Selim, painted in colours and gilt (E60) -- 12½in. (31.5cm.) high, circa 1847 (some restoration and wear)
See colour plate III