"Henri IV And Sully Bust In Land Of Lorraine Louis XVI Period"
Pair of Land of Lorraine busts, Henri IV and Sully. Louis XVI period. Cylindrical bases in black marble adorned with a chain in fire-gilt bronze. This subject was favored by the public following the success of the play "Henri IV's hunting ground", a play which glorified the virtues of the first Bourbon. These busts echo the famous group modeled by Paul-Louis Cyfflé created in 1769 in Luneville. In perfect original condition. Museum quality. Height of subjects off bases: 11 cm.