Zastrow.cuirassier
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First sorry for my bad English !
In parallel with Facebook (zastrow.cuirassier) , I will post, hoping to have the time, not a simple review but more a series of photos allowing you to form an opinion on a figurine or a bust.
For information, I'm not a professional, let alone for the photo, I just share (so don't be too hard on me)!
I would not allow myself any comment as to the accuracy, that is not the point either!
I would simply allow myself to note certain criteria, to make some personal remarks, but which are binding only on me.
I am not going to kick your boots or speak with a tongue in cheek worthy of some politician.
I criticize, but in a good way to criticize.
I admit that the figurines that I present are mostly figurines that I like, otherwise what's the point of buying them!
Buying them also allows me to be free to think about what I write!
So I will try to post once or twice a week!
So I chose, for this first post of the year 2021, the last production of Piersergio ALLEVI, in his range of limited edition figurines:
"Il Volto del Comando"
As much to say it right away, Piersergio is a person whom I appreciate enormously, someone of a rare kindness, an extreme availability and a great professionalism!
A small complaint however, I would like him to come and enlarge the list of members of my favorite forum:
planetfigure.com
There I am advertising, for me it is one of the best forums on the subject and many big names in this hobby are present!
So join us!
I have in my possession all the figurines produced from the "Il Volto Del Comando" range, and I admit I am impatiently awaiting the new ones!
We cannot speak of this range, nor of Piersergio ALLEVI without mentioning his eternal accomplice, who highlights so well the sculptures of Piersergio (but not only of him), Mr. Danilo CARTACCI, yes it is the man, who by his painting, highlights the sculptures of many artists so well!
So let's come back to the chosen figure:
Tenente colonnello Paolo Castaldini
Cacciatori a piedi, Guardia del Presidente
Repubblica Italiana
Milano, 1804
Either in English:
Lieutenant-Colonel Paolo Castaldini
Foot hunters
Guard of the President of the Italian Republic 1804
54mm resin figure (Mounted figure)
Rating criteria:
Packaging: 9/10, no complaints, simple, efficient. The figurine is well protected, a very solid cardboard box, photos of the front and back of the painted rider, small cardboard with history in Italian.
Choice of subject: 10/10 And yes, find a subject on the 1st Empire, which is out of the ordinary, in addition to a Senior Officer of the Guard (even Italian), hat! It really is great art. The subject is really "esoteric", red uniform, helmet with "dragon", only problem the documentation is rare. a link for the history of the Italian Army under Napoleon, with references:
http: //www.napoleonbonaparte.eu /.../ La-divisione-italiana ...
Sculpture: 10/10; perfection in 54mm, the figurine is beautiful, a simple and elegant movement. The detail is impressive (it's 54mm), moreover not only the rider gives off this impression of "nobility" and of authority linked to his rank and his function, but moreover the magnificent horse is in total harmony with his rider. Piersergio is one of the best sculptor of horses, one can wonder if the horse is not one of his passions! I could write for a long time on this figurine, look at my pitiful photos you will understand why I put 10/10!
Molding: 9.75 / 10 almost perfection, a pity that my photos do not match the quality of the molding and the sculpture.
I could have put 10, but you would have told me that it was a bias!
Quality / price ratio: 9.5 / 10, 60 € without shipping costs!
To conclude, a little wonder!
One note however, the risk of copying, the figurine being entirely in resin, the risk of counterfeiting is increased.
The previous rider had some metal parts that could disturb the temptation of the copier, but there the temptation will be great especially when these evil ones will realize the value of this figurine!
I know the subject of counterfeiting very well, there are no miracle cures, just the possibility of making the counterfeit difficult to produce; unfortunately, many of these possibilities impose financial costs that are sometimes too high for our sector of activity.
However, I remain available to guide people who so desire in the possible steps with French or European organizations in charge of the protection of intellectual or industrial property and the fight against counterfeiting!
For information or purchase:
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/piersergio.allevi
Continued following
In parallel with Facebook (zastrow.cuirassier) , I will post, hoping to have the time, not a simple review but more a series of photos allowing you to form an opinion on a figurine or a bust.
For information, I'm not a professional, let alone for the photo, I just share (so don't be too hard on me)!
I would not allow myself any comment as to the accuracy, that is not the point either!
I would simply allow myself to note certain criteria, to make some personal remarks, but which are binding only on me.
I am not going to kick your boots or speak with a tongue in cheek worthy of some politician.
I criticize, but in a good way to criticize.
I admit that the figurines that I present are mostly figurines that I like, otherwise what's the point of buying them!
Buying them also allows me to be free to think about what I write!
So I will try to post once or twice a week!
So I chose, for this first post of the year 2021, the last production of Piersergio ALLEVI, in his range of limited edition figurines:
"Il Volto del Comando"
As much to say it right away, Piersergio is a person whom I appreciate enormously, someone of a rare kindness, an extreme availability and a great professionalism!
A small complaint however, I would like him to come and enlarge the list of members of my favorite forum:
planetfigure.com
There I am advertising, for me it is one of the best forums on the subject and many big names in this hobby are present!
So join us!
I have in my possession all the figurines produced from the "Il Volto Del Comando" range, and I admit I am impatiently awaiting the new ones!
We cannot speak of this range, nor of Piersergio ALLEVI without mentioning his eternal accomplice, who highlights so well the sculptures of Piersergio (but not only of him), Mr. Danilo CARTACCI, yes it is the man, who by his painting, highlights the sculptures of many artists so well!
So let's come back to the chosen figure:
Tenente colonnello Paolo Castaldini
Cacciatori a piedi, Guardia del Presidente
Repubblica Italiana
Milano, 1804
Either in English:
Lieutenant-Colonel Paolo Castaldini
Foot hunters
Guard of the President of the Italian Republic 1804
54mm resin figure (Mounted figure)
Rating criteria:
Packaging: 9/10, no complaints, simple, efficient. The figurine is well protected, a very solid cardboard box, photos of the front and back of the painted rider, small cardboard with history in Italian.
Choice of subject: 10/10 And yes, find a subject on the 1st Empire, which is out of the ordinary, in addition to a Senior Officer of the Guard (even Italian), hat! It really is great art. The subject is really "esoteric", red uniform, helmet with "dragon", only problem the documentation is rare. a link for the history of the Italian Army under Napoleon, with references:
http: //www.napoleonbonaparte.eu /.../ La-divisione-italiana ...
Sculpture: 10/10; perfection in 54mm, the figurine is beautiful, a simple and elegant movement. The detail is impressive (it's 54mm), moreover not only the rider gives off this impression of "nobility" and of authority linked to his rank and his function, but moreover the magnificent horse is in total harmony with his rider. Piersergio is one of the best sculptor of horses, one can wonder if the horse is not one of his passions! I could write for a long time on this figurine, look at my pitiful photos you will understand why I put 10/10!
Molding: 9.75 / 10 almost perfection, a pity that my photos do not match the quality of the molding and the sculpture.
I could have put 10, but you would have told me that it was a bias!
Quality / price ratio: 9.5 / 10, 60 € without shipping costs!
To conclude, a little wonder!
One note however, the risk of copying, the figurine being entirely in resin, the risk of counterfeiting is increased.
The previous rider had some metal parts that could disturb the temptation of the copier, but there the temptation will be great especially when these evil ones will realize the value of this figurine!
I know the subject of counterfeiting very well, there are no miracle cures, just the possibility of making the counterfeit difficult to produce; unfortunately, many of these possibilities impose financial costs that are sometimes too high for our sector of activity.
However, I remain available to guide people who so desire in the possible steps with French or European organizations in charge of the protection of intellectual or industrial property and the fight against counterfeiting!
For information or purchase:
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/piersergio.allevi
Continued following
