Lot 84
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A French bronze patinated spelter equestrian group of St. Joan of Arc, late 19th century
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A French bronze patinated spelter equestrian group of St. Joan of Arc, late 19th century

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A French bronze patinated spelter equestrian group of St. Joan of Arc, late 19th century
Modelled in armour, the banner cast with fleur-de-lis and a saintly figure, base cast with weaponry detris -- 25¾in. (65.5cm.) high; 15½in. (39.5cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Joan of Arc, born in Champagne 1412, inspired by holy voices she persuaded the court of Charles VII of France to allow her to lead a campaign against the English and Burgundian Court, leading to their expulsion from Orléans in 1429. As the French forces approached Paris, Joan was captured and sold by John of Luxembourg to the English and her enemies, lead by the Bishop of Beauvais, and convicted. Joan was burnt at the stake for withcraft in Rouen 1431.

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