Muleteer, The

Whilst the original label is absent from this 400 piece solid wooden jigsaw puzzle, it shows all of the characteristics of Holtzapffel puzzles from their earliest period c1907-1910, its title also appearing on Page 3 of their pre 1922 catalogue, with page 5 offering the option of a wooden box, as found with this particular example. The painting is by the French artist Nicolas Sicard.
Colour line-cutting is very evident in the main subject area, but rather less prevalent than in the later examples.

Artist: Sicard, Nicolas
Date: c1907-1910
Brand: Holtzapffel
Material: Solid wood
Nationality: British-England
Pieces: 400
Size: 13" x 18 3/4"
Theme: Horses
Title: Muleteer, The