Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Redo A magnificent and fine pair

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

The twin fielded panel doors having chevron and line inlay and enclose two shelves

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

The figurines are very finely modeled as Adam and Eve

The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Redo A magnificent and fine pairA 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