Monument du comte de Chambord, Historical monument in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, France.
The Monument au comte de Chambord is a stone monument with a tiered pedestal topped by a seated bronze man holding a child. Three bronze figures stand on ledges below: a swordsman on the left, a figure with sword and shield in the center, and an armored figure on the right. It stands among trees about 700 meters west of the Sainte-Anne basilica.
The monument was built in 1891 to honor Henri d'Artois, who was considered the rightful claimant to the French throne during the 19th century. It reflects the royalist movement of that era and documents the hopes for a restoration of the monarchy.
The five bronze figures were cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from models by Alfred Caravanniez, for 70,000 francs, a large sum for a private monument. The seated Henri d'Artois holds a child, while three armed figures stand on ledges below him. Royalist pilgrims once gathered here around 29 September, the feast of Saint Michael and the count's birthday.
The site underwent substantial restoration in 2012, with the enclosure wall rebuilt and the garden redesigned according to original plans. The open space and well-maintained pathways allow visitors to view the monument from all sides at a comfortable pace.
The five bronze statues were cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne for 70,000 francs, a sum the sources call considerable for a private monument. The seated figure of Henri d'Artois holds a small child, while three armed figures stand on ledges below him. The monument was listed as a monument historique on 20 December 2019.
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