figurinitaly news - Jean Roch Coignet and the king of Rome

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another new entry for the Figurinitaly brand, Jean Roch Coignet and the King of Rome
when I decided to make this figure I had in my brain the original made by Shepard Paine by converting Historex figures, in some ways my attempt is a tribute to Shep.
I tried to represent a man frightened, not by battle and blood but by the responsibility of holding the son of the master of the world in his arms.
The episode is recounted in the memoirs written by Jean Roch with vivid hints

from the memories...

Finding myself one day in the castle of Saint Cloud, Marshal Duroc signals me to come closer.
This dear child was reaching out his little hands to take my feather, I bend over and there I go, tearing my feathers.
The marshal says: "weary of it".
The child burst with joy, but the feather was sacrificed.
The marshal said to me, "Give it to him, I'll have you replaced."
The marshal said to the lady : "Give the prince to this sergeant, and let him carry him on his arms! »
Gods! I stretch out my arm to receive the precious burden.
Everyone comes around me : "Well!" said Mr. Duroc, "Is he heavy? »
"Yes, sir. »
"Come on! Walk with it, you're strong enough to carry it".
I went for a little walk on the terrace, the child was tearing out my feathers and didn't pay any attention to me. His drapes were falling very low and I was afraid of falling, ma I was happy to carry such a child.
Afterwards I went to the marshal's who gave me a voucher. to choose two beautiful plumes. "Come on, my brave one! You'll have one for Sundays".

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Yep - Sign me up for one of these Ivo (y)
(I remember Shep Paigne I think doing this pairing way back when and I loved the idea then)
Cheers
Paul
 
A fine piece....Very well done to Ivo for re-creating it
Had the pleasure of meeting Shep Paine many years ago a great figure artist and perfect gentleman

Frank
 
Hi Ivo

That's just a charming figure and what a wonderful tribute to Shep Paine

The painting is lovely as well ...especially on the young king ...in 54mm ...very tiny but great details

Must say this would without doubt make a fantastic bust release !

Thanks for sharing the news

Stay safe

Nap
 
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