Set of hand-painted lead soldier figurines dressed in the st - Lot 149

Set of hand-painted lead soldier figurines dressed in the style of the Napoleonic era 20th-century work Soldiers and officers from various European armies of the late XVIIIᵉ and early XIXᵉ centuries. Each figurine rests on a rectangular base A set of 32 Napoleonic plastic chess figurines is included. Used condition, paint wear, small visible chips and rubs, some missing parts Average height of figurines: approx. 6 to 8 cm Note: This set of hand-painted figurines is in the tradition of historical figurines, at the crossroads of toy, collectible and military re-enactment. Made in the XXᵉ century, they bear witness to an enduring taste for the Napoleonic epic and for the diversity of European uniforms of the late XVIIIᵉ and early XIXᵉ centuries. Despite signs of use and missing parts, these figurines retain a strong evocative presence, reflecting both craftsmanship and the historical interest of their period of creation.