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Neo-Classical Style French "Soldat Spartiate" (Spartan Soldier) Bronze/spelter Candleabra Centerpiece - This piece is a neo-classical style, French candleabra centerpiece made of solid bronze & spelter. The piece is titled "Soldat Spartiate" (French for Spartan Soldier), by: Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), and depicts a spartan soldier who is holding a goregous boquet of flowers, with six flowers that will hold candles. The bouquet has a lovely, gilt gold finish that accents the piece nicely. The piece shows wonderful attention to detail, and has a lovely, natural patina. The centerpiece measures 25"H x 16.75"W x 6.5"D (approximately). The title of the piece is incised on the front of the base.
Amazing detail (see picture).