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Flat Figures Painters Forum => Figure Identification/Search => Topic started by: Mike G on June 18, 2016, 07:51:11 AM

Title: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: Mike G 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.

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: errant49 on June 18, 2016, 08:06:17 AM

One of the best set ever made
Eric

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: Mike G 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.

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: marko 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)

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: oleg on September 01, 2016, 06:59:05 AM

Quote from: Mike G 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.

This set was engraved by Frauendorf not Flank.
Oleg

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: Andrew 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

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: oleg 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

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: Mike G on September 01, 2016, 07:34:15 PM

Ha you're right krannich says frauendorf, although they certainly look like frank to me

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: Andrew on September 02, 2016, 04:28:45 AM

Quote from: oleg 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

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.

Title: Re: Field of the cloth of gold
Post by: oleg 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.
Regards.
Oleg