Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Sold Washington Lodge

Washington Lodge

the lid & bowl rim and foot having bands of gilded decoration

Jan Cossiers

the model made by Leblanc Freres

and received lessons from Helen Henderson Chain

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Sold Washington LodgeA fine antique French gilt bronze sculpture of a swordsmith, by the French Polish artist & sculptor Henryk II Kossowski (1855 1921), the bronze dating to 1890. The bronze depicts a sword or bladesmith, solding out his sword & viewing his work, evidently enamoured of his own skill & having a slightly conceited expression of satisfaction. The figure is dressed in 18th century attire, wearing a tunic, breeches and stockings, with buckled shoes on his