Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880 Sculpture marked "Sterling" and model number

marked "Sterling" and model number "1573"

the painting is housed in a the original gilded gesso frame

Courtauld Institute

A yacht with a crowded deck is visible on the left

Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880 Sculpture marked "Sterling" and model numberA 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