Capodimonte DiPietro Soldier Guard in Breastplate

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Description: Hand painted porcelain statuette of a Napoleonic Imperial Guardsman wearing a highly polished breastplate and magnificent crested helmet. This type of elite mounted soldier is called a cuirassier— named for his steel armour which is called a cuirass. The queen of England's Household Cavalry wear cuirasses as do certain selite calvary units in France and Italy.

Marked and numbered 55/1259 on the bottom as shown with the backstamps of Capodimonte and the designer DiPietro.

Circa mid 20th C.

MEASURES 3-3/4 inches square at base, 12-1/4 inches tall.

Very Good condition. No cracks, dings or repairs found.

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Status: Sold	Reference#: 3857
Condition: See Description	Year: See Description
Country: Italy	Maker: Capo-di-Monte
Height: 12.25 in. (31.11 cm)	Depth: 3.75 in. (9.52 cm)
Width: 3.75 in. (9.52 cm)	Weight: 4
Title: Capodimonte Military Statuette	Style: Napoleonic
Type: Figurine

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