Monday 9th Feb - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More
Monday 9th Feb - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More
This 19th-century European genre sculpture, cast in patinated metal—likely bronze—depicts a traveling pedlar or rural laborer. The figure is rendered in 18th-century style attire, featuring a tricorn hat, a long frock coat, and knee breeches. He is depicted in mid-stride, supporting his weight with a slender walking staff in his left hand while carrying a large, intricately detailed woven wicker basket (pannier) on his back. The hollowed-out interior of the basket indicates the piece was designed for a functional desktop role, likely serving as a match holder . The casting shows fine detail in the texture of the basketry and the folds of the garments. No artist signature, foundry mark, or edition number is present. The sculpture is mounted via a central screw to a separate, circular, tiered base with a worn paper table protecto . The same image comes up as an item in the victyoria & Albert Museum if you do a picture search on AI
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