L-27-0077
Important Pair of ALEXANDER CALANDRELLI Terracotta Pottery Lansquenet Statues
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DETAILS
Each antique, architectural statue is modeled in tan terracotta, as life size Lansquenet military guards in Renaissance dress.
The Lansquenets were the German militia infantry from the 15th-17th centuries. Calandrelli contributed to many decorations of German public buildings, including the terracotta reliefs for the town hall in Berlin.
The Lansquenets were the German militia infantry from the 15th-17th centuries. Calandrelli contributed to many decorations of German public buildings, including the terracotta reliefs for the town hall in Berlin.
PROVENANCE
Note: a matching pair of Lansquenets appear on the facade of a historic building (Potsdamer Strasse 105) in Berlin (see last photos).
MAKER
Alexander Calandrelli (German, 1834-1903)
MARKS
Signed: Calandrelli.
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Width 38 Depth 25 Height 83 inches
CONDITION
Note: restoration to hand and foot. Weathering and some losses and chips. Each would have held a flag post.
