Bronze Sculpture Depicting Bossuet
Bronze on a gilded bronze pedestal
Based on the statue on display at the LOUVRE, by Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, created by Augustin Pajou (1730–1809)—a famous full-length sculpture completed in 1779.
It is part of the prestigious official commission for the “Great Men of France,” initiated by the Count of Angivillers under Louis XVI to honor the country’s illustrious figures.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, more commonly known as Bossuet and nicknamed the “Eagle of Meaux,” born on September 27, 1627, in Dijon and died on April 12, 1704, in Paris, was a French clergyman, bishop, preacher, and writer.
Based on the statue on display at the LOUVRE, by Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, created by Augustin Pajou (1730–1809)—a famous full-length sculpture completed in 1779.
It is part of the prestigious official commission for the “Great Men of France,” initiated by the Count of Angivillers under Louis XVI to honor the country’s illustrious figures.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, more commonly known as Bossuet and nicknamed the “Eagle of Meaux,” born on September 27, 1627, in Dijon and died on April 12, 1704, in Paris, was a French clergyman, bishop, preacher, and writer.
6 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 29,5 cm
Width: 20 cm
Height: 48cm
Reference (ID): 1850273
Availability: In stock
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