Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Redo 25" deep (framed)

25" deep (framed)

A magnificent and fine pair of antique Country House flame mahogany bookcases / bibliotheques

the large globular base having a broad band of 'Greek Key' design

The figurines are very finely modeled as Adam and Eve

The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Redo 25" deep (framed)A 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