European school 19th century. Pair of orientalist reliefs

European school 19th century. Pair of orientalist reliefs

A pair of French reliefs in embossed and cold-polychromed pewter. They depict a pair of Africans, a warrior and a lady, wearing turbans, tunics and jewellery. Made after models by Louis Hottot. On the right-hand side of each figure is marked "L.Hottot". Shows patina due to age.

Overall size: 63.5 x 2.7 x 39.5 cm

Provenance: Family collection, Germany, since the 1990s.