Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Soldiers Signed ‘H. Dumaige’

Fine 18th Century bronze figures of a military drummer and a soldier loading his musket. Both bronzes are placed on a square shallow plinth base with titled plaques and are signed to the side H. Dumaige

The soldier with drum features a plaque that reads, “Avant le Combat, Volontaire de 1792, par D J Maige,” signifying the scene before battle. He is captured in motion, seen especially in the lifted heel. The war is set to begin shortly.

The soldier with musket features a plaque that reads, “Apres le Combat, Volontaire de 1792, par D J Maige,” notating that this is a scene after war. Hist stature is remarkably reflective of what has passed. He stands firm footed with shoulders at attention, yet eyes closed as if having a moment of solitude as the war is over.

The juxtaposition and pairing of the two adds immensely to the beauty and craftsmanship of each individual bronze.