Vintage French Marble Bust of François Louis, Prince of Conti 20th Century

A beautifully sculpted antique French Carrara marble bust of François Louis, Prince of Conti (1664 – 1709) in armour, mid 20th Century in date. The Prince of Conti facing dexter, wearing a long perruque, chest armour, and a sash. This bust is very heavy and is raised on an elegant socle stand. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none and the figure is extremely lifelike. François Louis de Bourbon, le Grand Conti (30 April 1664 – 22 February 1709), was a French nobleman who held the title Prince de Conti, succeeding his brother, Louis Armand de Bourbon, in 1685. Until this date, he used the title of Prince of La Roche-sur-Yon. He was proclaimed as the King of Poland in 1697. He is the most famous member of the Conti family, a cadet branch of the Princes of Condé. As a member of the reigning House of Bourbon, he was a prince du sang. Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 72 cm x Width 60 cm x Depth 19 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 7 inches Our reference: A5346 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£3,250

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