V is for Vertunni

Having raised the level of the blog (while lowering the tone!) with a fragment of Cellose earlier, I thought I'd carry it on with some Vertunni!

 

Joan of Arc

Originally an Italian wood-carver, working in France who immigrated to the USA, his wife was the only person allowed to paint the figures, which are mostly of French subjects, although a number of others are listed, including a few Brit's, mostly royalty through the ages, particularly those who 'interacted' with the French . . . throws up two fingers to show he can still use a bow!

L'emperor, in various dress, his wife & marshals (and mistress?), shot on Mercator Trading's table (thanks to Adrian), these are something I know of, but will probably never own a sample of! They are really nice, lead, or high-lead-content whitemetal, the painting by Madame Vertunni is exquisite, especially the patterns on the coronation robes.

 

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Ephemera - after the original Corr's leaflet are various cuttings which will be from - in no particular order, because I don't know - Polk's, Bob Bard and either Americana, or [American] Moulded Miniatures? One is clearly dated to just after Vertunni's death (1955) the others will be (from the lower numbers) earlier?

Which - reading from the bottom of the page - would make this Americana or Polk's?

 No, it's the Corr's general catalogue!

These two are probably from Bob Bard's list?

 

I think these two might be from a Moulded Miniatures catalogue?