This slender statuette presents a crisply modeled officer tipping his hat in salute, the gilt bronze warmly gleaming atop a richly veined black marble socle. His tailored coat, breeches, and slender sword are rendered with just enough detail to evoke the era’s fascination with chivalric decorum—yet the scale remains intimate at just under 6″ tall, making this piece a versatile accent for a mantel, bookshelf, or desk. The contrast between the soft warmth of the gilt and the cool solidity of marble speaks to a narrative of purposeful elegance, subtly rooting any space in a storied past without overwhelming the modern interior.
Condition:
Overall very good vintage condition, consistent with gentle display use over the last century. The gilt bronze finish remains bright and even, with just the slightest rubbing to the highest points—most notably the hat brim, cuff edges, and sword hilt—where the original sheen has mellowed to a soft, matte patina. The marble base is sound and free of chips or cracks; close inspection reveals two faint hairline surface scratches on the back rim (each under 1 mm) and minimal scuffing around the base edge. The figure is firmly mounted with no looseness or repairs, and there is no evidence of restoration.
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