Bronze Sculpture of the Tsars Falconer Model E. Lancer, Russia

The Tsars Falconer table decoration is made according to the model of E. Lanseray, which he made in 1872 for Chopins bronze foundry. An agreement was concluded with the owner of the Lansere factory for the exclusive right of Chopin to cast objects based on models made by E. Lansere. In the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the self-taught sculptor E. Naps lived and worked in St. Petersburg, who, at the request of Russian bronze foundries, made copies of models of famous Russian sculptors in a reduced size or their variants. It is under the signature of Lep. E. Naps most often finds the work of the Tsars Falconer in different sizes. For example, 31:x19.5x8.7 cm. A copy of the model by E. Lansere was made by E. Naps commissioned by the Werfel factory in St. Petersburg. Often, there are figures of the Tsars Falconer with Fabr indicated on the pedestal. CFWoorfeel St.Petersburg. Sculpt. NAPS. There are figures located on a flat-convex pedestal and a high pedestal. Our version is made on a high pedestal, which affected the weight of the item. There is a version that E. Lansere himself worked under the pseudonym E. Naps in order to circumvent the terms of the contract with Chopin. Bronze, casting, embossing, patination, mounting. Russia, early 20th century. The dimensions of the item are 25x19.5x7.5 cm, weight is 3.25 kg. On the pedestal of the object it is indicated - Molded LODGE (inaudible).