Pair of White Metal Figures of Cavalry Officers on Columns

Description:

Pair of White Metal Figures of Cavalry Officers on Columns, Continental, 19th/early 20th century, each signed to shield "POITEVIN" probably after Auguste Poitevin (French, 1819-1873),each on scagliola columns, depicted with a staff and clothed in military dress, figure ht. 50 1/4, overall ht. 88 3/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

The footrim of one of the columns with heavy chipping. All else in very good condition throughout.


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