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๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ โ "๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ-๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ" โจ
"Paris is well worth a Mass." ๐๐๏ธ This distinguished bust captures Henri IV (1553โ1610) โ the legendary first Bourbon King of France whose reign brought peace, prosperity, and religious tolerance after decades of devastating civil war . A charismatic and pragmatic ruler, he ended the Wars of Religion, issued the Edict of Nantes granting religious freedom to Protestants, and famously declared that "Paris is well worth a Mass" . A symbol of resilience, visionary leadership, and the enduring spirit of France. Perfect for home offices, studies, libraries, and lovers of French history, royalty, and European heritage.
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1x Henri IV Bust โ
Ready to display โ no assembly required โ
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Choose the perfect scale for your space:
Size Height
Extra Small 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Small 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Medium 20 cm / 7.9 inches
Large 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Extra Large 25 cm / 9.8 inches
XL 30 cm / 11.8 inches
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ โ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ! ๐
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"๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ข ๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐ข" ๐:
Henri IV was born on 13 December 1553 in Pau, Bรฉarn, as Henri de Bourbon-Navarre . He was the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, making him a prince of the blood and the first in the legitimate Capetian line . Raised as a Protestant during the height of the Wars of Religion, he became King of Navarre in 1572 and later, upon the death of Henri III in 1589, ascended to the French throne as the first Bourbon king .
His path to the crown was anything but easy. France was torn apart by nearly 40 years of civil war between Catholics and Huguenots . To win over the Catholic population and secure his kingdom, Henri converted to Catholicism in 1593, reportedly declaring, "Paris is well worth a Mass" . In 1598, he issued the Edict of Nantes, granting religious toleration to the Protestants and bringing lasting peace to France .
Key Achievements:
Ended the Wars of Religion โ He brought peace to France after nearly 40 years of devastating civil conflict
Edict of Nantes (1598) โ Issued this landmark decree granting religious freedom to the Huguenots
Economic Recovery โ Under his reign, France eliminated its national debt and built a reserve of 18 million livres
Infrastructure Development โ He constructed new highways, canals, and bridges, beautified Paris with the Pont Neuf, the Louvre's great gallery, and the Place Royale
Agricultural Revival โ He famously wished for every labourer to have "a chicken in the pot every Sunday"
Support for Exploration โ He backed Samuel de Champlain's voyages to Canada
Assassinated in 1610 โ He was murdered by Catholic fanatic Franรงois Ravaillac on 14 May 1610, leaving a legacy as one of France's most beloved kings
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐" ๐:
Henri IV's journey was one of extraordinary resilience and vision. Born into a world of religious turmoil, he rose to become a symbol of national unity and peace. His pragmatic conversion to Catholicism and his granting of the Edict of Nantes were acts of statesmanship that reconciled a deeply divided nation . He was a king who understood his peopleโhe mingled with them, heard their grievances, and famously wished for every family to have a chicken in the pot on Sundays . He was known by his subjects as "Le Bon Roi Henri" (Good King Henry), and his reputation as a just and humane ruler endured for centuries . His marriage to Marie de' Medici produced the future Louis XIII, and his assassination by a Catholic fanatic in 1610 was mourned by all of France .
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Henri IV's influence on French history, religion, and identity is immeasurable:
He founded the Bourbon dynasty โ The Bourbons would rule France until the French Revolution
He brought peace to a shattered nation โ His reign ended decades of civil war and restored royal authority
He pioneered religious tolerance โ The Edict of Nantes was a landmark of religious coexistence
He revived the French economy โ His policies of infrastructure, agriculture, and commerce set the stage for France's 17th-century prosperity
His legacy endures โ He is remembered as one of France's greatest and most beloved kings
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๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐" ๐๏ธ:
This bust captures Henri IV in his most recognisable form, inspired by the most famous sculptural depictions of the king, such as the marble bust attributed to Barthรฉlemy Tremblay (c. 1604) in the Chรขteau de Versailles , and the bronze bust by Charles-Auguste Arnaud (1856) commissioned by Napoleon III, which was said to have been moulded from the king's death mask :
The Distinguished, Regal Features โ A face embodying the authority and charisma of a great king
The Ornate Cuirass and Sash โ A tribute to his status as a warrior king and commander
The Order of the Holy Spirit โ The collar of France's most prestigious chivalric order, a symbol of his sovereignty
The Serene, Confident Smile โ A tribute to the man who brought peace to a shattered nation
The Classic Silhouette โ The timeless image of the first Bourbon king
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He was the first Bourbon king of France โ His reign marked the beginning of the Bourbon dynasty
He said, "Paris is worth a Mass" โ He converted to Catholicism to secure his throne, possibly coining this famous phrase
He issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598 โ This landmark decree granted religious freedom to the Huguenots
He wished for every family to have a chicken in the pot โ A symbol of his concern for the welfare of his people
He was assassinated in 1610 โ He was stabbed by Franรงois Ravaillac, a Catholic fanatic
A portrait bust of him is in the Louvre โ A magnificent marble bust, now in the Chรขteau de Versailles
He is known as "Le Bon Roi Henri" โ For his genuine concern for the well-being of his subjects
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This sculpture brings the spirit of French royal history to:
Home offices and personal studies โ A daily reminder of visionary leadership and national unity
French history and royal collections โ Among your historical treasures
Home libraries and bookshelves โ Alongside French history and biography books
Office desks and creative spaces โ The spirit of pragmatism and resilience
Birthday gifts โ For the Francophile, history lover, or admirer of European royalty in your life
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Meticulously crafted using precision 3D printing technology and finished by hand. Every detail โ from the regal features to the confident smile โ is rendered with care, capturing the first Bourbon king.
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Crafted from high-quality PLA โ a plant-based plastic derived from corn starch. It is not only recyclable but also biodegradable, offering an environmentally conscious choice for collectors.
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Standard finishes available โ classic marble-effect, bronze, stone, terracotta, or royal blue and gold. We also welcome custom colour requests. Contact us to discuss bringing this legendary monarch to life in your preferred palette!
โ ๏ธ "๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ :" Please note that the colour may appear slightly different on your screen or in person due to variations in monitor settings and lighting conditions.
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โข ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ: High-Quality 3D-Printed PLA+
โข ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ: Henri IV โ Henri de Bourbon-Navarre (1553โ1610)
โข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ: King of France and Navarre, First Bourbon King, Le Bon Roi Henri
โข ๐๐ซ๐: 16thโ17th Century / Renaissance / Bourbon Dynasty
โข ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ง: 1589โ1610
โข ๐๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: Edict of Nantes, End of the Wars of Religion, Economic Recovery
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๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ: Regal commanding features, ornate cuirass and sash, confident serene smile
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๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก: Various colours available (select at checkout or message for custom)
โข ๐๐ฌ๐: Decorative sculpture / Historical collectible / Office desk decor
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French history and royal enthusiasts
Collectors of Bourbon and Renaissance heritage
Home office and study decor
Libraries and historical collections
Unique, thoughtful gifts for history lovers
Birthday gifts for Francophiles
Anyone who believes in the power of unity and visionary leadership
โ ๏ธ "๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฌ:"
โข This item is 3D printed, so minor layer lines or subtle imperfections may be visible โ this is part of the charm of a handmade, non-molded piece.
โข Intended for indoor display. Handle with care to preserve delicate details.
โข Custom Orders: If you would like this bust in other sizes or colours, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're happy to accommodate your vision!
โจ "๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐"
This royal tribute is brought to life in our UK workshop, where we fuse a passion for French history, Renaissance heritage, and sculptural tradition with precision 3D printing. Every piece celebrates the monarchs who have inspired us โ and whose vision continues to shape the identity of France. ๐ฌ๐ง
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Each Henri IV bust is printed fresh for your order, ensuring top quality and reducing waste. Your unique historical piece is prepared with dedicated attention within 1โ2 business days.
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๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ"
๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after processing.
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Please allow 1โ2 weeks for creation and delivery.
We carefully package each bust to ensure it arrives safely โ and ready to honour the Good King Henry.
๐ฌ "๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ? Feel free to message us anytime โ we'd love to help create the perfect piece for your collection