A friend has inherited some really nice porcelain Napoleonic figures. They are, I assume, made in France and the manufacturer is Vangerdinge. I have tried Google but can find no information on them. Can anyone shed some light on these figures?
Has Anybody Heard Of "les Collections Vangerdinge"?
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Hi. Tried JJ Van Gerdinge and Google didn't give any links and the chess site is in French and didn't seem to cover what I am looking for. These figurines are soldiers from Napoleon's various regiments. They are about 10-12 inches in height and really detailed (leather belts etc). They appear to be limited to 750 per figurine and are all numbered.
I believe they are worth money but cannot find any information. The person who has them thinks they are from the 1970's.
I believe they are worth money but cannot find any information. The person who has them thinks they are from the 1970's.
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Hello,
Producer is Adrien Van Gerdinge. I am a collector as well. Half my collection is Louis XV era. First indication of production is 1960 in a membership list of Societe des Figurines Historiques (now Carnets de la Sabretache) where Van Gerdinge is listed as a member that produces porcelain figures. Another listing in 1965 shows that he had produced four figurines (two Louis XV and two Napoleonic). He produced a single military figure per year. He died earlier this year. I have significantly more information on this rare subject should you have additional interest
Producer is Adrien Van Gerdinge. I am a collector as well. Half my collection is Louis XV era. First indication of production is 1960 in a membership list of Societe des Figurines Historiques (now Carnets de la Sabretache) where Van Gerdinge is listed as a member that produces porcelain figures. Another listing in 1965 shows that he had produced four figurines (two Louis XV and two Napoleonic). He produced a single military figure per year. He died earlier this year. I have significantly more information on this rare subject should you have additional interest
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I am a recently appointed Executor of an Estate which has a collection of the Van Gerdinge Napoleonic and Louis XV soldiers and horses. Obviously valuation is one aspect but it was the deceased`s specific request that they should if possible be loaned to a charitable institution and form part of an exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Waterloo. Any further thoughts to add , information or suggestions which may assist me.
I am a recently appointed Executor of an Estate which has a collection of the Van Gerdinge Napoleonic and Louis XV soldiers and horses. Obviously valuation is one aspect but it was the deceased`s specific request that they should if possible be loaned to a charitable institution and form part of an exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Waterloo. Any further thoughts to add , information or suggestions which may assist me.
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