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French cast iron figure of a warrior king, probably Vercingetorix, circa 1900 - French cast iron figure of a warrior king, probably Vercingetorix, circa 1900A finely modelled French decorative figure of a crowned bearded warrior standing with his hands resting on the hilt of a sword, raised on a circular base. Probably inspired by Vercingetorix, the Gallic leader later celebrated as a French national hero. An unusual example in iron, a material less commonly encountered for figures of this type.Height: 50 cm.France, circa 1900.