Bronze Statue “la Paix Armée” By Jules Félix Coutan

Bronze statue “La Paix Armée” by Jules Félix Coutan
A patinated bronze statue resting on a polished red marble pedestal
It depicts a winged female allegory of Peace, wearing a helmet
Sherests her left hand on a drawn sword, while her foot rests on an overflowing cornucopia
This symbolizes the fact that true prosperity and peace must be protected
The statue dates from 1887 and reflects the prevailing sentiment of the time: “Si vis pacem, para bellum”—if you want peace, prepare for war
The bronze bears the engraving “Jules Coutan,” as well as the inscription “Thiébaut Frères / Fumière & Compagnie Successeurs,” confirming that the statue was cast in the late 19th century
The pedestal is made of high-quality, vibrantly colored marble and consists of several tiers featuring a classical architectural design
On the underside, the marble shows slight signs of wear, consistent with its age
On this pedestal are three plaques bearing the inscription “Union, Work, Peace”
Marble base measuring 16 by 16 cm and 10 cm high
40 cm wide, 16 cm deep, and a total height of 65 cm
Total weight of 14 kg
French craftsmanship from the late 19th century
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