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Antique FRENCH BRONZE Jeanne HACHETTE STATUE-hach

Antique FRENCH  BRONZE Jeanne HACHETTE STATUE-hach
Antique FRENCH  BRONZE Jeanne HACHETTE STATUE-hach
Antique FRENCH  BRONZE Jeanne HACHETTE STATUE-hach
A rare find indeed, this C1890-1910 French Bronze Jeanne Hachette statue. We are pleased to note the wonderful patina of the piece and her expressive countenance.
 

Jeanne Laisné (born 1456) was a French heroine known as Jeanne Fourquet and nicknamed Jeanne Hachette ('Jean the Hatchet').

All that she is currently known for is an act of heroism on 27 June 1472, when she prevented the capture of Beauvais by the troops of Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy. The town was defended by only 300 men-at-arms, commanded by Louis de Balagny.

The Burgundians were making an assault, and one of their number had actually planted a flag upon the battlements, when Jeanne, axe in hand, flung herself upon him, hurled him into the moat, tore down the flag, and revived the drooping courage of the garrison. In gratitude for this heroic deed, Louis XI instituted a procession in Beauvais called the "Procession of the Assault", and married Jeanne to her chosen lover Colin Pilon, loading them with favours.

Base measures 2.75" square base by 6.25" tall.
 
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