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    Sale 1319

    The Russell B. Aitken Collection of Silver Trophies, Vintage

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    4 April 2003

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    • TWO FRENCH MILITARY FIGURINES
    Lot 657

    TWO FRENCH MILITARY FIGURINES

    SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 3,107

    Estimate

    USD 700 - USD 1,000

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    TWO FRENCH MILITARY FIGURINES
    Second half of the 20th Century
    A Drum-Major of Grenadiers à Pied de la Garde Imperiale, 1804-15, with uniform of real fabrics (including ornate sash, cocked hat and blue coat) and with sword and Drum-major's staff; and a Captain of the Guides de la Garde Imperiale 1854-70, similarly made, with elaborate green dolman and pelisse and red breeches (minor damage, discoloration and defects)
    20in. high approx. (2)

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