Antique French Sculpture, Early 20th Century.

Son of the noble Celtille, he was king of the Arverni, an influential Gallic people settled in the current region of Auvergne. In his plan to repel the Roman invasion, he managed to unite the majority of the Gallic peoples and their commanders. He was one of the first leaders capable of federating a significant part of the Gallic peoples, overcoming traditional historical divisions. Faced with one of the greatest strategists of all time, he highlighted his excellent military talents. In 52 BC he was defeated at the siege of Alesia by Gaius Julius Caesar. After surrendering, he was imprisoned in Rome for five years. In 46 BC he was dragged in chains to decorate the celebration of Caesar's triumph. Immediately afterwards, he was sent to death in the Mamertine prison.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, his figure, like that of Ambiorix in Belgium, experienced a nationalist rediscovery in France. With Napoleon III, his figure as a representative of Gallo-Roman civilization was widely highlighted. Later, in the vengeful climate of Franco-German rivalry, he would embody the mythical figure of the national hero for a significant part of 19th-century French historiography. From the 1870s to the 1950s, the teaching of history to generations of students would present him as the first leader of the French.

General conditions: Excellent condition.

Provenance: 20th century France.

Dimensions: Diameter 20 cm. Height 60 cm.

Document: Certificate of authenticity.

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