Tom Johnson

English Country House • No Reserve

An enchanting pair of time-keeping toy soldiers
This extraordinary pair of sculptures, dating from the late 19th century, represents two soldiers in full ceremonial dress uniform, proudly and motionless in their classic ‘at attention’ pose.
Entirely handcrafted through meticulous carving and decorated with period artisan painting, these figures immediately catch the eye with their strong expressiveness, expressed in a style typical of the most authentic folk art.
Purely handcrafted folk art style (Folk Art)

In good condition, with small signs of wear due to age!

Un'affascinante coppia di soldatini custodi del tempo
Questa  straordinaria coppia di sculture, di  fine dell'Ottocento, rappresenta due soldati in alta uniforme cerimoniale, fieri e immobili nella loro classica posizione di attenti. 
Interamente realizzate a mano attraverso una meticolosa opera di intaglio e decorate con una pittura artigianale dell'epoca, queste figure catturano immediatamente lo sguardo per la loro forte espressività espressa in uno stile tipico dell'arte popolare più autentica.
Stile puramente artigianale di arte popolare (Folk Art)

In buono stato , con piccoli segni di usura dovuti al tempo ! 


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Italy - 20th century - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Pair of handmade wooden figurines depicting two soldiers in ceremonial high uniform, carved by hand in a folk art style, from Italy, dating to the 20th century, each measuring 31 cm high, 7 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of wear due to age.

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Pair of handmade wooden figurines depicting two soldiers in ceremonial high uniform, carved by hand in a folk art style, from Italy, dating to the 20th century, each measuring 31 cm high, 7 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of wear due to age.

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