French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

French Revolution, End of the 18th century, Rare polychrome bronze bas-relief representing Jean-Paul Marat Revolutionary period, after 1793 Rare polychrome bronze representation of the famous revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat. Represented in profile and wearing the Phrygian cap, the latter adorned with the cockade, the hairstyle in a ponytail tied with a ribbon. Inscription on the right " UNABLE TO CORRUPT HIM THEY MURDERED HIM " above the Masonic symbol of the level pierced with a knife. At the bottom of the bas-relief, the inscription "MARAT THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE " On the reverse, old exhibition label After a tormented youth, Marat, self-taught, became a doctor in Great Britain, first became known by philosophical and scientific writings that earned him a certain notoriety in the cultivated circles of London, then Paris. From the beginning of the Revolution, he was to become a well-known journalist in Jacobin circles. Defending increasingly radical solutions in L'Ami du peuple, he denounced the enemies of the Revolution as he conceived it, advocating energetic measures inspired by a systematic distrust of all those who did not adhere to his ideas. Featured in several trials, he attracted in particular the hatred of the Girondins, triumphed over them, but was murdered by one of their friends, Charlotte Corday...

Document 1: Certificate of citizenship of the Municipality of Sedan granted to Citizen Robert Dated March 9, 1794, Year II of the Republic In the left margin: "Note. The bea...

French Revolution, end of the 18th century, rare color engraving depicting the three martyrs of Liberty: Le Pelletier, Marat and Chalier under the gaze of...

French Revolution, end of the 18th century, rare handwritten circular from the Minister of Justice Cambacérès on the subject of the prohibition of English goods, dated 19 Brumaire of...

48 star American flag, made in France, celebrating liberation from the Germans and allied victory during WWII, with advertising for “Crème Simon,” formerly in the collection of Richa...

Napoleon Bonaparte circular plaque Circa 1900 Origin France Ormolu Illegible signature perfect condition.

WWII French Liberation Day flag handmade by French citizens and one that was used during parades in appreciation of the American military involvement, see parade day photo. This flag...

WWII French Liberation Day American flag handmade by French citizens that were used during parades in appreciation of the American military involvement. This historical flag is prese...

Presented is a vintage Hermès silk scarf entitled "Statue of Liberty Centennial" by Joachim Metz. The scarf was designed as a centennial scarf in commemoration of the gifting of the ...

An interesting pair of early 19th century French wire and tole wall sconces, each with two arms, decorated with the Revolutionary cap and tricolor badge terminating with a tole arrow...

Vintage French wooden star frame, painted in the colors of the French flag. Provenance – Lyon, dated early 1900s, where they would be used for the annual F...

Presented is an original French propaganda poster from WWII. An illustrated portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is set against the background...