Armand Jules Le Véel (French, 1821-1905), Militia Drummer and Bugler (Two Bronze Works)

Late 19th century, patinated bronze, both signed A. LE VEEL to the naturalistic terrace, and standing upon on a matching round marble base with bronze mounts.

Drummer 20 3/4 in.; Bugler 20 1/2 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Both with scattered areas of rubbing and wear to patina; some edge chipping to marble terraces and wear to base mounts; drummer's left drumstick loose with slight bend; bugler's marble terrace with crack and repair; bugler with casting mark to figure's back.