King Richard Ii Statue - Throned Medieval English Collectible

Document the life & legacy of King Richard II, one of medieval England's most fascinating & controversial monarchs, with this beautifully detailed historical statue. Renowned for his belief in the divine right of kings, his patronage of the arts & architecture, & the dramatic events that led to his deposition, Richard II remains one of the most studied rulers of the Plantagenet dynasty. Born on 6 January 1367 at Bordeaux, Richard was the son of Edward of Woodstock, better known as the Black Prince, & Joan of Kent. As the grandson of King Edward III, Richard inherited the English throne in 1377 at just ten years old following the deaths of both his father & grandfather. His early reign was governed by powerful nobles while the young king learned the responsibilities of monarchy. One of the defining events of Richard's reign was the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. Although only fourteen years old, Richard personally met the rebels at Smithfield after the death of their leader, Wat Tyler. His courage during the crisis helped restore order & demonstrated remarkable confidence for such a young monarch. Richard married Anne of Bohemia in 1382. Their marriage is widely believed to have been affectionate, although they had no children. Anne died of plague in 1394, & Richard was said to have been deeply grief-stricken, even ordering the destruction of the palace where she had died. in 1396 he married Isabella of Valois, the young daughter of King Charles VI of France, but the marriage also produced no children. Unlike many medieval kings, Richard showed a strong interest in culture, religion & the arts. He commissioned magnificent buildings, supported poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer & encouraged an elaborate royal court that emphasised ceremony & majesty. Richard believed firmly that the king ruled by divine authority, a philosophy that increasingly brought him into conflict with England's leading nobles. As his reign progressed, tensions with the nobility intensified. His increasingly authoritarian style of government & disputes with powerful aristocrats eventually led to his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, returning from exile in 1399 to claim the throne. Richard was deposed, imprisoned & Henry became King Henry IV, beginning the House of Lancaster. Richard II died in captivity at Pontefract Castle in early 1400. While the exact circumstances remain uncertain, many historians believe he either died from starvation or was murdered. He was originally buried at Kings Langley before being reinterred with Anne of Bohemia in Westminster Abbey, where their magnificent tomb can still be seen today. Today, Richard II is remembered as a complex monarch whose reign marked a turning point in English history. His life inspired William Shakespeare's famous history play Richard II, ensuring his story has remained part of British culture for over four centuries. Statue Details Standing approximately 22cm tall, this finely detailed King Richard II statue is produced in durable bronze effect plastic, recreating the appearance of a traditional bronze sculpture while remaining lightweight, durable & affordable. Carefully sculpted to capture the elegance & dignity associated with Richard II's royal image, the statue depicts the medieval king in regal attire, making it an impressive display piece for collectors of British history, medieval monarchs & Plantagenet royalty. Why Collect King Richard II? Richard II occupies a unique place in English history. His reign witnessed the Peasants' Revolt, political struggles between Crown & nobility, the flourishing of medieval art & literature, & one of the few successful depositions of an English king. Collectors are drawn to Richard II because his story combines royal splendour, political drama & historical significance. His life continues to inspire historians, authors & enthusiasts of medieval England, making him an essential addition to any collection of English monarchs. Why Modsta Uses Bronze Effect Plastic At Modsta, our aim is to create beautifully detailed statues of historical figures that are affordable, quick to manufacture & economical to post. Traditional sculptures made from bronze, brass or heavy stone are often expensive to produce, difficult to transport & costly for collectors. By using modern bronze effect plastics, we can achieve exceptional levels of sculptural detail while making historical collectibles accessible to a wider audience. Plastic faithfully reproduces intricate facial features,