AJs Collection (3 Viewers)

[tdubel]

I’ve never seen the one with the bird on his head. Is that aeroart? It’s very cool

Zach,
Bijato Studios, you can always tell by the base, very colorful, no markings, but the base is usually terrain, and very unique. Sometimes bottom is either dark or cherry brown or has felt on it. Company was around for a short time, then the owner disappeared, one dealer joked that the Russian mob caught up with him!

On another note, I do know that the "new" Amber Studios in Russia has a lot of the Bijato kits and castings.

TD

 

[AJ82]

Zach if you were talking about the second one posted it's Figurine Emporium - purchased at East Coast show - haven't seen the company recently - they had some other ones that looked interesting including one with a fish instead of a bird.

Attached are some Saracens

PB 506 - Arsenyev - usually this was painted in the "D" line for Aeroart -have not seen as a PB





Sultan AL Muzzaffar Aeroart 6404

 

[joesgis]

AJ,
Very nice figures and photos. You have a fantastic version of Sultan Al-Muzaffar, the best I have seen.

Joe

 

[AJ82]

Thanks Joe - those seem to have been painted with more color and detail later in time (which seems to be the opposite for aeroart).

Here is Arsenyev ME 31 - - one of the most dynamic poses in my opinion - if anyone knows the heraldry would be happy to find out . . .





Here is Saracen or Moor - I don't know the number as the bottom says "sample" - I don't know if tht means it is a prototype - any ideas?

 

[joesgis]

AJ,
I noticed that too about Aeroart's Sultan Al-Muzaffar figures....the initial releases did not have the paint detail of the subsequent figures. I grabbed one that was more ornate like you did :smile2:, but yours has an even wider color spectrum. It looks like the artist really enjoyed painting it.

The sample 54 Saracen is an early figure from Nevskaya Miniatura. Samples of the piece were sent to Aeroart, but they never actually carried the figure. Nevskaya no longer offers this figure, but kolobob occasionally lists one on ebay. It's a wonderful sculpt and yours is painted beautifully!

I agree about ME31- it's one of the most dynamic poses out there. The Russian Vityaz versions, like yours, are stunning works of art. I've only seen this figure painted in that heraldry two or maybe three times, so you got another rare one for sure! (I'll try to find out more about your specific heraldry.) I like how the Vityaz version has the horse rearing up at its apex on one leg opposed to most of the Aeroart versions which have the two rear horse legs attached to the base, lowering the trajectory of the thrust. I remember when I first started collecting how I targeted a ME31 because of the magnificent sculpt of the knight and horse and the very realistic interplay between them.

I'm really enjoying your photos-thanks!
Joe

 

[joesgis]

I think your ME31 may be from the English Neville family, although I'm not sure who specifically wore the heraldry on your knight.

Joe

 

[AJ82]

Thanks for the info Joe!<br><br>Attached are various knights from Arsenyev including:<br><br>ME21, ME22, PB1, PB10 and ME24<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

 

[joesgis]

Awesome figures AJ!! I love your ME21. I have never seen one with that heraldry- WOW!{eek3} It is gorgeous and one of the harder figures to find. The ME figures series features some of my very favorites (including ME23, 24, 26, 28 and 31). I think they are some of the best sculpted and painted knights ever made. Your ME22 is hands down the best version I have ever seen. Your PB10 is another brilliant stunner. All are great and I really enjoy seeing all the different variations of these Arsenyev masterpieces. Thanks for sharing these!:salute:: Joe

 

[AJ82]

Thanks Joe - I agree it was the knights of ME series that first captured my imagination.

Here are some of the mounted knights.

Arsenyev PB24.1 - seems incredible how it can be balanced on the leg








Arsenyev Agincourt French Set

I have seen a few variants of the the mounted knight heraldry but this was my favourite combination (Duke of Brabant mounted with lance and Jean Le Maingre of foot with Flag - I can' remember the other mounted) - also have the nice touch of the fleur de lis on the scabbard of the foot knight with spear

 

[joesgis]

AJ, All wonderful Arsenyev pieces, but the PB24.1 is magnificent!! It might just be the best PB24.1 I have seen. I love the sculpt of horse and rider cutting through the wind. The heraldry on yours is spectacularly rendered, and I love the raven head helmet decoration. Those are great photos of it too. Thanks for sharing, Joe

 

[zblang]

It’s amazing the variety! We all have the “same” figures, but they’re totally different

 

[joesgis]

It’s amazing the variety! We all have the “same” figures, but they’re totally different

That's one of the main reasons why I love the Russian figures so much and particularly knights.

 

[AJ82]

Thanks Joe - I agree the detail they get astounds me.

Zach and Joe - I think that is part of what makes it enjoyable to collect - even if an artist tried to paint two figures the same there would be differences - each piece is unique.

Love getting to see everyones collection and the variation out there .

 

[joesgis]

Thanks Joe - I agree the detail they get astounds me.

Zach and Joe - I think that is part of what makes it enjoyable to collect - even if an artist tried to paint two figures the same there would be differences - each piece is unique.

Love getting to see everyones collection and the variation out there .

I agree AJ, no two high end pieces are the same. You acquired some particularly stunning ones! I'll post photos of some of my variants. I'm preparing to move though, so I'll have to squeeze it in when I get a chance. Thanks again for posting photos of your amazing figures. I really enjoy seeing all the different examples of these great sculpts.
Joe

 

[AJ82]

Some more knights . . .

Grenada - the Duke of Burgundy - one of the original knights that I first saw when I discovered Aeroart





Grenada - Rene of Anjou (Rene I of Naples - Bon Roi Rene)





Grenada - Sir John Ravensholm - thought the heraldry was striking



Arsenyev - Agincourt English with Tent and Archer - I think the tent really ties the scene together and I wish I had a French version



AeroArt - Agincourt - Henry Last Stand



Full Shelf Scene - I tried to do an Agincourt scene - though I know not all of the knights are time appropriate . . .

 

[joesgis]

What a wonderful collection AJ- all kinds of eye candy.
I love the dismounted Sineus English knight in white striking out with sword on your Agincourt shelf.

Joe

 

[AJ82]

Thanks Joe


I have included some additional shots of that piece and Arsenyev 416D painted with the Duke of Bar Heraldry










Here is Moor Drummer on Donkey from Grenada

 

[AJ82]

Saladin by Asrenyev for Aeroart Elite Warriors Series EW5 - along with two cheetahs from Aeroart - realize the cheetahs are pure fantasy here
but thought they worked with the full gallop

Looked a while for this piece - no two seem to be painted the same

 

[zblang]

Always a favorite of mine! I love the sculpting and painting

 

[joesgis]

This is a favorite of mine too! EW5 is such an awesome figure and like you said no two are alike. Yours is fantastic! I love the way the artist painted the turban/ghutra. The color scheme and harmony throughout the piece is brilliant. I finally acquired an EW5 too, after a long search like you, but still haven't photographed it. Having recently moved I don't have a little photography area set up yet. Looks like I might have plenty of time to photograph figures soon. Thanks for sharing photos of this beauty. The cheetahs look great too.

Joe