Bidspirit auction | French Orientalist Bronze Figure of

French Orientalist Bronze Figure of a Janissaire After Jean-Didier Début - After Jean-Didier Début French, 1824–1893 Polychromed and patinated bronze French Orientalist bronze figure of a Janissaire standing with musket, modeled with detailed belt, pouches, and period costume. Reddish-brown patina with polychrome accents, including ruby-red pigment to the cap. Signed “D. DEBUT, ” with éditeur cachet “Bronze Garanti au Titre Paris” and applied plaque “JANISSAIRE / PRIX DE ROME.” 12 5/8” H x 4 3/4” W x 5 1/4” D