Colin_Fraser
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Had to take a step backwards with his eyes.
WIP Andrea 1/10 bust…Officer Polish Lancers of the Imperial Guard
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Colin_Fraser
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Hi Colin
Oh how we all love painting eyes
Nice steps back and forward on him
Thanks for the updates
Looking forward to seeing more
Happy brush swirling
Nap
Oh how we all love painting eyes
Nice steps back and forward on him
Thanks for the updates
Looking forward to seeing more
Happy brush swirling
Nap
Colin_Fraser
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Third attempt at his eyes….probably staying with this as long as I don’t mess up the cleanup work.
Colin_Fraser
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Posting good refs as I come across them as Nap has this bust in his cross hairs too.
From Bertrand Malvaux auction site. Translated from the French through Google. Extensive pics of the chapska at the Malvaux site.
www.bertrand-malvaux.com
CZAPSKA OF A SENIOR OFFICER OF THE 1st REGIMENT OF LIGHT HORSE LANCER OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, KNOWN AS "POLISH LANCER", FIRST EMPIRE (1814-1815).
Czapska 27 cm high, was 22 cm high. The width of its upper part, flat and square, is 23.5 cm.
Turban 8 cm high in black patent leather, topped with crimson cloth stitched with ribs (H approximately 9 cm without counting the curve). The meeting of the leather and the cloth is hidden by a braid of crimson cloth richly embroidered in cannetille threads and silver sequins representing an oak branch mixed with a laurel branch, this braid is 4.5 cm wide and covers it halfway.
The four sides of the headdress are decorated with braids in silver passementerie.
The four side angles of cast silver lion heads. The right-hand trim supports a hook intended to raise the chin strap if necessary. Lion head with ring H 3 cm, W 2.5 cm, ring: external D 2.1 cm, internal D 1.8 cm. Lion head with hook: H 4 cm, W 2.5 cm.
On each side, there is a rosette in the shape of a lion's head in silver-plated brass in relief on a quatrefoil (D quatrefoil 7 cm, H lion 4 cm, W lion 4 cm); from the one on the left, a silver curb chain forms the chin strap (external D of the rings 2.2 cm, internal D of the rings 2 cm); on the lion's head on the opposite side, a brass hook is intended to support the chain.
Black patent leather visor, slightly inclined and bordered with a silver rush chiseled with a laurel branch, it is placed astride the external border over an apparent width of 1.4 cm. Width of the visor at its center 6.5 cm.
Tricolor cockade replaced by a cockade in silver braid during the period of the First Restoration, diameter 8 cm. It is decorated with a silver Maltese cross (diameter 5.5 cm).
On the front, is fixed a plate (H 15.5 cm, width 15 cm) in gilded brass burnished with agate stone, with rays stamped in relief, it is hallmarked by the furnisher "CHARDON A PARIS", with silver center (H 7 cm, width 9 cm) decorated in its center with an "N" (H 3 cm, W 2.8 cm), surmounted by a crown (H 2.7 cm, W 2.7 cm).
The inside of the headdress is lined with a cardboard preparation; each side of the faces is supported on a reed stick.
Inner headdress missing. It should be mentioned that on a copy kept at the Warsaw Museum, an identical czapska has retained its inner headdress, the leather of which is marked in gold “Chardon Fab.t. de chacot”.
Good condition, some restorations to the cloth with original cloth, as well as for the braids of the upper front part. The center of the front plate was removed during the first exile of the Emperor, then replaced during the Hundred Days.
France.
First Empire.
COLLECTOR'S ITEM:
The czapskas of the Polish lancers of the Imperial Guard of the First Empire are extremely rare. The vast majority of existing pieces in France or in private collections are at best old copies.
We know of five authentic examples of senior officer's czapska. Two examples are kept at the Army Museum in Warsaw (Poland), two in a private foundation in London (United Kingdom).
1- A copy identical to the capska presented, having kept its original central plate with "N" under crown and tricolor cockade, it is the only headdress of this model not modified 1814. Warsaw Museum.
2- A capska identical to the one presented, with the motifs of the central plate removed in 1814 and not replaced, the cockade has also been replaced by a white cockade and the Maltese Cross of the lost cockade. Warsaw Museum.
3- An identical to the example presented, but with the outer border of the central plate in silver with protruding pearl molding, the "N" has disappeared, the crown is gilded. White cockade of the First Restoration. Copy in London.
4- An identical to the example presented, with the exception of the more elaborate front plate: the gilded brass part representing a radiating background with each of its openwork rays and separated by a narrower ray; the silver center is decorated with an N with molded branches and without a crown according to a modification during the First Restoration and a replacement for the Hundred Days. White cockade of the First Restoration. Copy in London attributed to Count Wincenty Krasinski commanding the regiment.
5- The example presented here.
• A similar child's example but of small size, the embroidered braid is a little simplified, the front plate not indented on its outer edge, the central plate in silver with outer edge made up of a blue enameled molding, "N" and crown in blue enameled gilded brass. Example in London having belonged to Zygmunt Krasinski son of Count Wincenty Krasinski.
Reference: 14673
From Bertrand Malvaux auction site. Translated from the French through Google. Extensive pics of the chapska at the Malvaux site.
CZAPSKA D'OFFICIER SUPÉRIEUR DU 1er RÉGIMENT DES CHEVAU-LÉGERS LANCIERS DE LA GARDE IMPÉRIALE, DIT « LANCIERS POLONAIS », PREMIER EMPIRE (1814-1815).
Expert spécialisé en armes anciennes, achat vente de sabre épée uniforme décoration et médaille militaire et civile. Libraire historique, livre sur le costume et équipement militaire collections militaria.
CZAPSKA OF A SENIOR OFFICER OF THE 1st REGIMENT OF LIGHT HORSE LANCER OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, KNOWN AS "POLISH LANCER", FIRST EMPIRE (1814-1815).
Czapska 27 cm high, was 22 cm high. The width of its upper part, flat and square, is 23.5 cm.
Turban 8 cm high in black patent leather, topped with crimson cloth stitched with ribs (H approximately 9 cm without counting the curve). The meeting of the leather and the cloth is hidden by a braid of crimson cloth richly embroidered in cannetille threads and silver sequins representing an oak branch mixed with a laurel branch, this braid is 4.5 cm wide and covers it halfway.
The four sides of the headdress are decorated with braids in silver passementerie.
The four side angles of cast silver lion heads. The right-hand trim supports a hook intended to raise the chin strap if necessary. Lion head with ring H 3 cm, W 2.5 cm, ring: external D 2.1 cm, internal D 1.8 cm. Lion head with hook: H 4 cm, W 2.5 cm.
On each side, there is a rosette in the shape of a lion's head in silver-plated brass in relief on a quatrefoil (D quatrefoil 7 cm, H lion 4 cm, W lion 4 cm); from the one on the left, a silver curb chain forms the chin strap (external D of the rings 2.2 cm, internal D of the rings 2 cm); on the lion's head on the opposite side, a brass hook is intended to support the chain.
Black patent leather visor, slightly inclined and bordered with a silver rush chiseled with a laurel branch, it is placed astride the external border over an apparent width of 1.4 cm. Width of the visor at its center 6.5 cm.
Tricolor cockade replaced by a cockade in silver braid during the period of the First Restoration, diameter 8 cm. It is decorated with a silver Maltese cross (diameter 5.5 cm).
On the front, is fixed a plate (H 15.5 cm, width 15 cm) in gilded brass burnished with agate stone, with rays stamped in relief, it is hallmarked by the furnisher "CHARDON A PARIS", with silver center (H 7 cm, width 9 cm) decorated in its center with an "N" (H 3 cm, W 2.8 cm), surmounted by a crown (H 2.7 cm, W 2.7 cm).
The inside of the headdress is lined with a cardboard preparation; each side of the faces is supported on a reed stick.
Inner headdress missing. It should be mentioned that on a copy kept at the Warsaw Museum, an identical czapska has retained its inner headdress, the leather of which is marked in gold “Chardon Fab.t. de chacot”.
Good condition, some restorations to the cloth with original cloth, as well as for the braids of the upper front part. The center of the front plate was removed during the first exile of the Emperor, then replaced during the Hundred Days.
France.
First Empire.
COLLECTOR'S ITEM:
The czapskas of the Polish lancers of the Imperial Guard of the First Empire are extremely rare. The vast majority of existing pieces in France or in private collections are at best old copies.
We know of five authentic examples of senior officer's czapska. Two examples are kept at the Army Museum in Warsaw (Poland), two in a private foundation in London (United Kingdom).
1- A copy identical to the capska presented, having kept its original central plate with "N" under crown and tricolor cockade, it is the only headdress of this model not modified 1814. Warsaw Museum.
2- A capska identical to the one presented, with the motifs of the central plate removed in 1814 and not replaced, the cockade has also been replaced by a white cockade and the Maltese Cross of the lost cockade. Warsaw Museum.
3- An identical to the example presented, but with the outer border of the central plate in silver with protruding pearl molding, the "N" has disappeared, the crown is gilded. White cockade of the First Restoration. Copy in London.
4- An identical to the example presented, with the exception of the more elaborate front plate: the gilded brass part representing a radiating background with each of its openwork rays and separated by a narrower ray; the silver center is decorated with an N with molded branches and without a crown according to a modification during the First Restoration and a replacement for the Hundred Days. White cockade of the First Restoration. Copy in London attributed to Count Wincenty Krasinski commanding the regiment.
5- The example presented here.
• A similar child's example but of small size, the embroidered braid is a little simplified, the front plate not indented on its outer edge, the central plate in silver with outer edge made up of a blue enameled molding, "N" and crown in blue enameled gilded brass. Example in London having belonged to Zygmunt Krasinski son of Count Wincenty Krasinski.
Reference: 14673
Malkie
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He's coming along nicely, you are breathing life into his face.
Malkie
Malkie
Hi Colin
V3 of the 👁👁 ......your very patient!.......good your happier with them
Nice to see the start of colour on the headwear....looking forward to seeing more
Great references ...appreciate that
Have fun
Nap
V3 of the 👁👁 ......your very patient!.......good your happier with them
Nice to see the start of colour on the headwear....looking forward to seeing more
Great references ...appreciate that
Have fun
Nap
Colin_Fraser
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Saturday AM. Still playing with his face. I just gave him a spray of humbrol flat varnish to set the foundation and make sure subsequent ink washes do not mix with the under layers. Rather like a woman setting her foundation in the make up process.
Started the chapska fabric with a bit of crimson work with a make up sponge.
BTW - an easy photography setup can be achieved by using a powered down computer monitor as background. All my model pics are shot with an iPhone against that background, to the light from a single halogen desk lamp and some natural window light (depending on time of day). The monitor seems to react in a cool way to the light…perhaps because it’s halogen?
Started the chapska fabric with a bit of crimson work with a make up sponge.
BTW - an easy photography setup can be achieved by using a powered down computer monitor as background. All my model pics are shot with an iPhone against that background, to the light from a single halogen desk lamp and some natural window light (depending on time of day). The monitor seems to react in a cool way to the light…perhaps because it’s halogen?
Colin_Fraser
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Thx Nigel. Not there yet but getting closer.
clubcat
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That's coming together well, Colin.
Interesting info on the czapska, although I am confused to understand why they say the N was removed after Napoleons first abdication. This is true for the Dutch Lancers but not the Polish.
The Polish lancers were disbanded and all returned home to Poland, other than the 200. I believe, that went into exile with him (half mounted). On his return they formed the first squadron of the Dutch lancers for the 100 days. They were all disbanded after his subsequent 2nd abdication. So they really had no need to remove the N. The czapska is of a really high ranking officer and may not be from the Guard lancers at all but of some other DoW general officer.
Just my tuppence worth.
Melanie
Interesting info on the czapska, although I am confused to understand why they say the N was removed after Napoleons first abdication. This is true for the Dutch Lancers but not the Polish.
The Polish lancers were disbanded and all returned home to Poland, other than the 200. I believe, that went into exile with him (half mounted). On his return they formed the first squadron of the Dutch lancers for the 100 days. They were all disbanded after his subsequent 2nd abdication. So they really had no need to remove the N. The czapska is of a really high ranking officer and may not be from the Guard lancers at all but of some other DoW general officer.
Just my tuppence worth.
Melanie
Colin_Fraser
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Thanks for that Melanie. Auction houses do research and have access to knowledgable staff. However, they must remain generalists as they sell a broad spectrum of items, countries, periods etc. Rarely can they go toe to toe with a person with specialist knowledge…like you seem to have. I have seen that time and again when dealing with autograph auctioneers who have put signed docs and manuscripts for sale in good faith when they were good forgeries or misattributions.
The chapska is clearly that of a senior grade officer but there’s a lot of good info in the photos for mid to junior commissioned ranks.
Thanks for the additional details.
Colin
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Making some progress on the chapska.
