Wounded Soldier

Wounded Soldier

Catalogue No: F043

£ 225.00

Description:

A good, rare figure showing a caped, wounded soldier supported by a sailor in the usual attire. Standing on a raised base with gilt script title. A popular subject in the midst of the Crimean war when the wounded started to return home.

 

Circa 1855

 

Approx - 12.5 inches (320mm) tall.

 

In fair condition with some overpainting to the rear and hairline cracks to base.

 

For a similar figure see: A. Harding  Victorian Staffordshire Figures book 1 page 230

 

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