Honoré Gabriel Riqueti count of Mirabeau (1749-1791)

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), small, finely chased and mercury-gilded bronze bust on a griotte marble base. The plaque bears the inscription, "Go tell your master that we are here for the power of the people and that we will only be taken from here by the power of bayonets." France. Period: 18th century. Total height: 34 cm, bust: 19.5 cm. Base: 10 x 10 cm.

Honoré-Gabriel-Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), was a French writer, diplomat, and politician, known for his prominent role in the early stages of the French Revolution. He was a talented orator, a supporter of constitutional monarchy, and a founding member of the National Constituent Assembly. He died suddenly in Paris on April 2, 1791, and rumors of poisoning surround his death. Early life and personal life: Born in 1749, he contracted smallpox as a child, which left its mark on his face and contributed to a conflicted relationship with his father. He had a turbulent life, marked by quarrels, imprisonments, and escapes.
Political role: Mirabeau became a leader of the Revolution, playing a crucial role in establishing the National Constituent Assembly. Although a supporter of the monarchy, he aimed to transform it into a constitutional monarchy, secretly working as an advisor to Louis XVI.
Death: He died in Paris on April 2, 1791, at just 42 years old. The cause of his death is debated, with some sources suggesting poisoning by a court adversary.