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One of eight scenes from the wars of Emperor Charles V.
The battle of Pavia, 1525. Southern Germany, 1560/70   
Cherrywood, H: 13,5 cm                                 
Inv. 3985
#30010264

One of eight scenes from the wars of Emperor Charles V. The battle of Pavia, 152...

One of eight scenes from the wars of Emperor Charles V.
His wars against the Turks, in the background the      
lifting of the siege of Vienna, 1529                   
Southern Germany, 1560/70                              
Cherrywood, H: 25,5 cm  Inv. 3948
#30010265

One of eight scenes from the wars of Emperor Charles V. His wars against the Tur...

Equestrian statue of Louis XIVth.
Bronze, 102 x 98 x 50 cm.
Paris,1685-1692
#300103 6

Equestrian statue of Louis XIVth. Bronze, 102 x 98 x 50 cm. Paris,1685-1692

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette,detail of the head.  
Bronze (9th, horse probably later)                     
24 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm - OA 8260                           
Possibly Charles le Chauve.
#30010321

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette,detail of the head. Bronze (9th, horse proba...

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette.                     
Bronze (9th, horse probably later)                     
24 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm - OA 8260                           
Possibly Charles le Chauve.
#30010322

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette. Bronze (9th, horse proba...

Sword and sheath for the coronation of the Kings of France,said to be that of Charlemagne,105 cm.
Ile de France, Gilt silver, copper, precious stones.                
From the Abbey of St.Denis.                            
MS 84
#30010325

Sword and sheath for the coronation of the Kings of France,said to be that of Ch...

Game of chess,so-called chess set of Saint Louis.15th-17th
The rumour that this chess set belonged to Saint Louis is unfounded. The crystal parts were made in Germany in the 15th century but the set was subsequently modified across the centuries, mostly in France.
Louis XVII gave this chess set to his valet after losing one of the pieces.
Rock crystal,cedar wood,gilt silver,gilt bronze,43 x 43 cm
#30010328

Game of chess,so-called chess set of Saint Louis.15th-17th The rumour that this...

Marie de Medici.                                       
Bronze
#30010340

Marie de Medici. Bronze

French King Henri IV as Jupiter,                       
Bronze                                                 
1600-1610.
#30010341

French King Henri IV as Jupiter, Bronze...

Armour of Henri II,a parade piece never to be worn in  
battle.The breastplate is decorated with scenes of     
the life of Caesar and of Pompeius.                    
Bluesteel,H:184 cm                                     
See also 30-01-03/43,44
#30010342

Armour of Henri II,a parade piece never to be worn in battle.The breastplate...

Armour of Henri II. Detail left side of the            
breastplate:the head of Mark Anthony is brought        
before Caesar.                                         
Bluesteel,H:84 cm                                      
See also 30-01-03/42,44.
#30010343

Armour of Henri II. Detail left side of the breastplate:the head of...

Armour of Henri II. Detail right side of the           
breastplate:Caesar sitting in judgement.               
Bluesteel,H:84 cm                                      
See also 30-01-03/42,43.
#30010344

Armour of Henri II. Detail right side of the breastplate:Caesar sitt...