Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), small bronze bust finely chiseled and mercury-gilt on a griotte marble base, the plaque bears the inscription "Go tell your master that we are here by the power of the people and that we will only be taken away from here by the power of bayonets." France. Period: 18th century. Total height 34 cm, Bust 19.5 cm. Base 10x10 cm. Honoré-Gabriel-Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), was a French writer, diplomat and politician, known for his leading role in the first phase of the French Revolution. He was a talented speaker, a supporter of the constitutional monarchy, and a founding member of the National Constituent Assembly. He died suddenly in Paris on April 2, 1791, and his death is shrouded in rumors of poisoning. Early years and personal life: Born in 1749, he was struck by smallpox as a child, which marked his face and contributed to a conflictual relationship with his father. He had a turbulent life, marked by disputes, imprisonments and escapes. Political role: Mirabeau became a leader of the Revolution, playing a crucial role in the establishment of the National Constituent Assembly. Although he was a supporter of the monarchy, he aimed to transform it into a constitutional monarchy, secretly working as an advisor to Louis XVI. Death: He died in Paris on April 2, 1791, at the age of just 42. The causes of his death are the subject of debate, with some sources hypothesizing poisoning by a court adversary.