Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Sold The table is raised on

The table is raised on ring turned twin baluster shaped legs and joined with a continuous stretcher to the base

with a central cartouche on a blue ground of two gazelles and a circular panel with Naskh style calligraphy

the casket is raised on four compressed bun feet

To the middle is a second ebonized band of wood and a single paneled door enclosing a single shelf

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith By Henryk II Kossowski 1890 Sold The table is raised onA 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