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Paiir of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer & Conquistador

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A pair of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer and Conquistador, Hernan Cortes, by CharlesCumberworth, shown wearing different suits of armour, each with a shaped breastplate, a ruff, pantaloons, a short sword and an abundantly feathered domed helmet, in one he holds a musket in his left hand and in the other a pike in his right. French, circa 1840.

Footnote: Charles Cumberworth (1811-1852), the son of an English army officer and his French wife, was born in Paris. After studying there, at the École des Beaux-Arts under of James Pradier, he exhibited from 1833 to 1848 at the Salon, frequently showing classical female figures.

More Information

Origin:	Spain
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Contemporary/Modern
Incollect Reference #:	695651

Dimensions

W.	6.5 in;	H.	21.5 in;	D.	6.5 in;	H.2.	22.5 in;
W.	16.51 cm;	H.	54.61 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;	H.2.	57.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art