Sale 1319
New York
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4 April 2003
Price realised
USD 3,107
Estimate
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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