A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF THE CHARACTERS RUY-BLAS AND DON SALUSTE, mid 19th century
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A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF THE CHARACTERS RUY-BLAS AND DON SALUSTE, mid 19th century
Costumed as cavaliers, on circular bases inscribed with their names and signed L. Bernard 1849, with foundry signature to the sides Miroy Freres, later gilt
19½in. (49.5cm.) high (2)
Lot Essay
Ruy Blas and Don Salluste are characters from the Victor Hugo play Ruy Blas of 1838.