“the Republic” According To T. Doriot – Late 19th Century

Bust of Marianne in patinated metal entitled "La République" after the work of Théodore Doriot. This renowned sculptor, a pupil of Rude, made his debut at the Salon des Artistes in 1868 and created this bust in 1880. Marianne wears a vegetable wreath of wheat and wears a headband with the inscription “Honneur et Patrie”. She is dressed in armor covered with a draped toga and a necklace with medallions representing the institutions highlighted by the Republic (Agriculture, Commerce, Fine Arts, Instruction, Justice, Science, Marine and Industry). On the base, the initials RF frame lictor fasces (Executive Power) and scales (Justice). A face chosen during the French Revolution to represent Liberty and the Republic, Marianne is a strong symbol. "The Republic" is an emblematic work, highlighting this national allegorical figure that is Marianne. ********* Period: Late 19th century Shipping possible by Colissimo with appropriate protection. Dimensions: Height: 40 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 15 cm Weight: 5.7 kg reference: 979 T additional photos: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/elements-de-decoration/la-republique -after-t-doriot-late-19th