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A monumental marble statue of Antoine de Sève, sculpted by Nicolas Coustou, is depicted within the Church of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides at Les Invalides in Paris, France. The light-colored marble statue portrays a male figure seated in a dynamic, upright posture, gazing slightly upwards and to the viewer's right. He wears a voluminous, multi-curled wig characteristic of the 17th-18th centuries and period attire consisting of a long, buttoned coat with wide cuffs, knee-length breeches, and buckled boots. His right hand grips a small, indeterminate object, while his left arm rests against his thigh. The figure's robust form and drapery are intricately carved, revealing the texture of fabric and folds. The statue is positioned against an ornate, light-toned marble background featuring classical baroque ornamentation, including decorative scrolls, a central heraldic or cartouche-like element, and rich garlands of carved fruit such as grapes, apples, and pomegranates intertwined with foliage. The overall scene exhibits a formal, commemorative aesthetic.
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