Jean GOURG (1918-2005) Royal galley "La Réale", extraordinary and important sculpted model, 20th century craftsmanship of uncommon quality and unprecedented detail: mature, yards, fittings, armament, davits, etc. The detail of the sculptures is exceptional. exceptional, 186 x 32 x 97 cm. Superb condition for this extraordinary piece. (Launched in 1694, La Réale was the flagship of the galleys under Louis XIV. A warship the sculptures are attributed to Puget. Measuring 57 metres with a displacement of 280 tonnes, it had two sails, 32 pairs of oars and oars and 315 rowers (chiourme). Armed with 5 cannons and 12 pierriers, she had a range of autonomy of 8 to 10 days). EXPERT: Mr Hervé MATOUS