{"product_id":"c-1856-polychrome-zinc-zouave-attributed-cornelius-baker-19","title":"Mid-19th Century Polychrome Zinc Zouave – Attributed Cornelius \u0026 Baker – 19\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-19th Century American Polychrome Zinc Zouave Statuette – Attributed to Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker, Philadelphia – Model Documented by 1856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and historically compelling 19th-century military statuette depicting a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZouave rifleman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in distinctive period dress, posed in a forward-moving stance with an upright muzzle-loading long arm, side sword and equipment, knapsack, and rolled blanket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heavy figure is rendered in cast metal consistent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezinc\/spelter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains an extensive old polychrome-painted surface. The soldier wears the characteristic wrapped turban, short dark-blue military jacket with contrasting trim, voluminous red Zouave trousers, gaiters, and field equipment. The sculpted figure stands against a naturalistic tree-trunk support and terrain base, which is mounted on a separate turned and painted wooden plinth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive research conducted on this particular piece found it to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every strong visual and dimensional match to the documented Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker Zouave model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornelius \u0026amp; Baker were among America's important early manufacturers of cast-zinc decorative sculpture. Research published by Smithsonian conservator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarol A. Grissom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e documents a Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZouave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16¼ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bearing the firm's mark. Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker also exhibited a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Zouave \u0026amp; Highlander”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the Franklin Institute in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1856 and again in 1858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe correspondence between this example and the documented model is particularly notable in the:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward-leaning stance and wrapped turban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial type and short military jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery full gathered Zouave trousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright long firearm and hand placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular knapsack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolled blanket with visible spiral end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSword and side equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree-trunk\/naturalistic support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound cast-metal terrain base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate turned wooden plinth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall dimensional relationship to the documented example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long arm appears consistent with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epercussion-era muzzle-loading firearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No legible maker's mark or surviving maker's plaque is presently visible. The plinth has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been dismantled or altered in an attempt to locate a concealed mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because of this, the piece is offered conservatively as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Attributed to Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker, Philadelphia,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than definitively “by Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attribution is based upon the close correspondence of the casting, pose, equipment, construction, dimensions, material, and presentation to the documented Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker Zouave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19–19¼ inches high to the top of the firearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16¼–16½ inches high to the top of the soldier's head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower turned plinth approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 inches high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 lb 3 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with substantial age-appropriate character. The figure retains an extensive old polychrome surface with visible paint wear, losses, crazing, oxidation, patina, and surface variation associated with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turned wooden plinth displays visible age checking\/cracking, surface wear, losses to the painted decoration, and wear around the edges. The naturalistic metal base and military equipment also show oxidation and surface wear. The upper firearm area exhibits age-related wear and oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe originality of every individual paint layer cannot be established, and no representation is made that the entire painted surface is untouched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo repainting, polishing, stripping, scraping, or invasive examination has been performed by us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Historical Documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA detailed research report dated September 8, 2026 was prepared for this particular statuette and compares it with published Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker examples and period documentary evidence. Research documentation is available and can accompany the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century American decorative arts, military sculpture, early cast-zinc figures, Zouave history, and Cornelius \u0026amp; Baker material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another's Treasures 4 U","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48938290348189,"sku":"AT-ANT-ZOUAVE-CB-1856-001","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/0920\/0029\/files\/20260921_214934088_iOS.jpg?v=1790028812","url":"https:\/\/anotherstreasures4u.com\/products\/c-1856-polychrome-zinc-zouave-attributed-cornelius-baker-19","provider":"Another's Treasures 4 U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}