"Knight of the Temple" according to Maurice Constant Favre (1875/1915)

Bronze statue from the early 20th century (1900/1920) titled "Le Preux" on its base and signed Maurice Constant (for Maurice Constant Favre). It depicts a character from the medieval period in armor (Knight) belonging to the Order of the Templars. Very good condition, brown-toned patina with details in aged gold, silver chainmail and helmet, sculpted face and hands. The sale of this item is limited to France and the countries belonging to the European Community
Maurice Constant (or Maurice Favre) was a sculptor and engraver born in Paris in 1875, a student at the Julian Academy, became a member of the French Artists Society in 1907, and exhibited at the Salon from 1896 to 1914. He received commissions from the French state (busts of generals) and also sculpted a bust of Anatole France for the Comédie Française.