Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880 Paintings opening to red baize-lined interior

opening to red baize-lined interior within borders of trailing flowering foliage

paved the way for his French naturalization

decorated with birds & butterflies

The bowl either made in France or Austria in the style of either Philippe-Joseph Brocard or by J

Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880 Paintings opening to red baize-lined interiorA fine Antique 19th century cast gilt bronze statue of the medieval French King Louis VII of France, circa 1880. King Louis VII (11201180) was the King of France from 1137 until his death and was famous for his role in the crusades. The statue is very finely cast and depicts Kind Louis VII wearing his crown and medieval armor decorated with Fleur de Lis and his coat of arms with a coronet, his swork hanging by his side. The figure is resting on a ruin