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oleg

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Re: Field of the cloth of gold
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2016, 08:13:32 AM »
Oh this modern world! We really shouldn't trust anybody :D :D :D
Well, this is very good news for me 'cause Frank is my favorite engraver.
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Andrew

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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2016, 04:28:45 AM »
Thanks Andrew! Although I don't understand how Mr. Krog could make such a mistake in his book about Gottstein. I presume there are no engraver's mark on the stand but of course difference between Frank and Frauendorf is recognisable.
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Again missing  ;D
All figures have marks, although hand of engraver is clearly visible.
The catalogue of Gottstein figures also claims that this set was by Frauendorf, I trust that where a mistake came from.

Mike G

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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2016, 07:34:15 PM »
Ha you're right krannich says frauendorf, although they certainly look like frank to me
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oleg

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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2016, 05:34:00 PM »
Thanks Andrew! Although I don't understand how Mr. Krog could make such a mistake in his book about Gottstein. I presume there are no engraver's mark on the stand but of course difference between Frank and Frauendorf is recognisable.
Oleg

Andrew

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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2016, 08:26:41 AM »
On the contrary, Oleg. It is by Frank, excluding few civilians (who, I presume, were watching the show) and two marching British guardsmen, both small size as if on a large distance from other figures

oleg

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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2016, 06:59:05 AM »
I caved and bought this set from scholtz and they're superb as Eric says. Highly recommended. Perhaps the molds were restored, as Frank's engravings are as sharp as anything I've seen.


This set was engraved by Frauendorf not Flank.
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2016, 02:43:04 PM »
Yes, they were restored along with Louis XIV's General Staff - also expensive and also beautifully cast.


Looks like a great set to paint - have fun.


mark  8)
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Mike G

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Re: Field of the cloth of gold
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2016, 02:26:11 PM »
I caved and bought this set from scholtz and they're superb as Eric says. Highly recommended. Perhaps the molds were restored, as Frank's engravings are as sharp as anything I've seen.
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Re: Field of the cloth of gold
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2016, 08:06:17 AM »
One of the best set ever made
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Field of the cloth of gold
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2016, 07:51:11 AM »
I don't know if anyone noticed, but for some reason Scholz seems to be selling Gottsteins The Field of the Cloth of Gold (listed under the title "the golden tent camp"). It's not cheap, but if you're like me and always rummaging for Gottstein sets, might be of interest.  Just thought I'd share as its a beautiful set.
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