A RUSSIAN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP OF A WOUNDED FRENCH DRAGOON WITH A HORSE, GARDNER PORCELAIN FACTORY, MOSCOW, 1830S-1870S realistically modelled figure of a wounded dragoon resting on his horse, wearing a beige cloak and holding a gilt helmet; on a squared grey, rock-like base, impressed Gardner factory mark and numeral 10 under base; overall height: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) LOT NOTESLots 276-328 in this auction come from the estate of a prominent New York collector of European heritage. After purchasing his first Gardner figurine more than 20 years ago, he developed an interest in Russian porcelain figures, and amassed a formidable collection over the next two decades, paying particular attention to quality of craftsmanship and authenticity.