French Zouave 1881

[Francis Gekiere]

First figure sclupting by my friend Michel Hupet; that the old must well know; has the sculpture back after 15 years of rest, I took big pleasure has paint it .
your commentary are wellcom

Francis

 

[Black Army]

Great atmosphere Francis!

I like the colors and the face! Excellent paintjob!

Cheers,
Balázs

 

[billyturnip]

Great painting Francis. I've seen this recently in a show gallery online. I thought it was very nice then and wondered who painted it.... now I know. Which show did I see it at?

Roger.

PS I hope it was the same one, It'll be very embarrassing if it was a different figure.

 

[billyturnip]

AMSS Antwerp!!

 

[Francis Gekiere]

Tank's for the compliment Balázs.

Tank's for the compliment Roger,you could see this figure in three reports Amss Antwerpens, Monrouge Paris, Sbf Bruxelle, we received in the three a silver medal and some special prices now i have one more figure from Michel Hupet to paint a french Turco thi's one is here even more beautiful i wil post wen the painting is over

Francis

 

[billyturnip]

Posting at the same time there Francis Congratulations on the awards, well deserved. Looking forward to seeing the Turco.

Roger.

 

[megroot]

Hello Francis,
I saw this at our show in Antwerp. It is more stunning in reality then on the pictures.
First i thought it was a new one from JMD (as i told you then). Maybe you can talk with Michel to let JeanMarie do the casting for this awesome figure.

Marc

 

[Sambaman]

Very nice work! nicely painted, and I love the beard on this chap! What scale is he?

Jay H.
Okc

 

[Guy]

Fantastic sculpting and painting. I would also like to see this available commercially.

 

[daniel]

Superbe

Salut Francis,
Superbe duo ... j'ai vu quelques master de Michel à Montrouge ... Génial et il n'a pas perdu lamain ... Ta peinture est très bell comme d'habitude dailleurs ... o)


Amitiés

Daniel

 

[Major_Goose]

Brilliant piece as much in sculpture and painting !! I really love it

Costas

 

[davidmitchell]

Excellent sculpting and painting, hope this goes commercial.

Cheers David

 

[Mercator]

Hi Francis,
Hi Michel,
Very nice sculpting and very nice painting ... only one picture ?
It is an excellent work and Congratulations on the awards to a new dream team

Pat,

 

[John Bowery]

Francis,
Very nice figure and great paint job. Congratulations on the awards.
Cheers
John

 

[Don]

Wonderful figure, lots of character a real soldier in my eyes and the paintwork is superb. I would love to see this figure become commercial, we can only hope it does.
Don

 

[Francis Gekiere]

tank's all for your commentary and your congratulation Marc, Jay, Guy, Costas my friend, David, Pat, Jhon, and Don.
Merci Daniel comme tu le dis Michel n'a pas perdu la main ......

Som over view from the Zouave ......

 

[Marcel]

Wonderful painted figure Francis!
My compliments.

Marcel.

 

[Ryder]

Relly nice figure, I like it a lot, were do I get mine?

 

[Mercator]

Hi Francis,
thank's. The other pics are very nice particularly the third one.
It is superb.

 

[Dan Morton]

Superb!! Beautifully sculpted and painted!!! Thank you for the additional photos.

All the best,
Dan