Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Decorative Arts Starting from 1980

Starting from 1980

they are considered among the finest glassmakers of their generation

signed & numbered

5 cm X 109 cm

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Decorative Arts Starting from 1980A 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