Jean-LeonGeromeFrench1824-1904Frederick the Greatgilt bronzelate 19th century; signed in casting "J L. Gerome" and with foundry mark "Siot. Fondeur Paris"15 1/2 x 14 x 5 in. (39.4 x 35.6 x 12.7 cm.); together with a fabric-covered wooden plinth, 5 x 15 x 5 1/2 in.Provenance: Mrs. K.W. Patterson, Countess V.M. Lingen, a descendant of Queen Victoria; together with a copy of a letter to the Countess from Wilhelm Victor, Prinz von Preussen, translated: "Hereby, I certify to Her Highness Countess V. M. Lingen Mrs. K. W. Patterson that the bronze equestrian figure 'Frederick the Great' (seated on a horse) is a French bronze. It was made by order of the former Prussian royal house in Berlin in the 19th century (around 1870). Wilhelm Victor Prince of Prussia" Notes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers' list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/ Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis. Provenance: Mrs. K.W. Patterson, Countess V.M. Lingen, a descendant of Queen Victoria; together with a copy of a letter to the Countess from Wilhelm Victor, Prinz von Preussen, translated: "Hereby, I certify to Her Highness Countess V. M. Lingen Mrs. K. W. Patterson that the bronze equestrian figure 'Frederick the Great' (seated on a horse) is a French bronze. It was made by order of the former Prussian royal house in Berlin in the 19th century (around 1870). Wilhelm Victor Prince of Prussia"Notes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers' list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/