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We offer you this rare gilded bronze plaque depicting a dramatic historical scene: the assassination of the Duke of Guise, a major episode in the Wars of Religion. The relief, finely chiseled, shows the duke surrounded, at the heart of a striking action scene, in a richly ornate interior decor.\" Every detail – gestures, costume, architecture – evokes the rigor of craftsmanship inspired by classical art and historical romanticism.””
The subject, taken from a tragic moment in France’s history, is here magnified by the technique of bronze bas-relief, fixed to a dark oak panel that emphasizes the work’s nobility.”
Condition and presentation
• Bronze in beautiful condition, with a beautiful shiny patina.
• Solid wood (oak) frame, showing some traces of time compatible with the item’s age.
• Artwork ready to hang or display on an easel.
An evocative collectible
Ideal for a collection of historical memorabilia, neoclassical art or to enrich a cabinet of curiosities.\" This plaque alone evokes the soul of ancient palaces, the theatre of power, and history’s upheavals.”
Overall dimensions with frame: 22cm × 17cm
Material: Gilded Bronze, Solid Oak Frame
Estimated Era: Late 18th - Early 19th Century
Origin: France
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