Lot Essay
Cf. Pugh, op. cit., the chapter on identification of figures shows a photograph of the engraving of a 'Group in Bronzed Zinc, Modelled by Molin' from the Illustrated London News.
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A group of 'Grappelers'
the combatants, semi-naked with loose orange drapes, tied with a belt, holding each others wrists, holding short knives, enriched in flesh tones on an oval base moulded and gilt with the title (F17, col. pl. 54) -- 11 5/8in. (29.6cm.) high, circa 1862 (minor firing faults and slight wear)
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the combatants, semi-naked with loose orange drapes, tied with a belt, holding each others wrists, holding short knives, enriched in flesh tones on an oval base moulded and gilt with the title (F17, col. pl. 54) -- 11 5/8in. (29.6cm.) high, circa 1862 (minor firing faults and slight wear)
See illustration