Four French Cast Metal Figures of Musicians
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Four French Cast Metal Figures of Musicians
late 19th/early 20th century, the first pair are cast representations of Commedia dell'Arte Characters after Jacques Callot (1592-1635), depicting figures playing blacksmithing tools as instruments, hats likely for use as candleholders or inkwells; the second pair of Musicians, one holding medieval bagpipes, the tallest holding a violin, signed "Anfrie" after sculptor Charles Anfrie (French, 1833-1905) and retaining plaque to base "LA MUSIQUE par Anfrie (Sculpt[o]r)."
tallest 13 1/2 in.
From the Estate of the late Robin Satinsky, Donglomur, Villanova, Pennsylvania
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
late 19th/early 20th century, the first pair are cast representations of Commedia dell'Arte Characters after Jacques Callot (1592-1635), depicting figures playing blacksmithing tools as instruments, hats likely for use as candleholders or inkwells; the second pair of Musicians, one holding medieval bagpipes, the tallest holding a violin, signed "Anfrie" after sculptor Charles Anfrie (French, 1833-1905) and retaining plaque to base "LA MUSIQUE par Anfrie (Sculpt[o]r)."
tallest 13 1/2 in.
From the Estate of the late Robin Satinsky, Donglomur, Villanova, Pennsylvania
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
All with some surface wear and verdigris, some thin areas at spelter bases; later holes to piper and violinist, possibly to be fitted as lamps; pewter figure with loss to base.
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Four French Cast Metal Figures of Musicians
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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