Details
- Dimensions
- 12.6ʺW × 12.6ʺD × 25.2ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
-
An antique French sculpture in brown patinated bronze depicting an ancient gladiator wearing a cloak and wielding a sword.
This … more An antique French sculpture in brown patinated bronze depicting an ancient gladiator wearing a cloak and wielding a sword.
This very fine representation is attributed to Émile Louis Picault.
Period : 19th Century
Dimensions: Height: 64cm x Width: 32cm
A prolific and talented sculptor, Émile Louis PICAULT (1833-1915) specialised early on in creating works of diverse inspiration. He sculpted warriors, figures in historical costume, troubadours and courtesans from different periods, as well as mythological, literary and theatrical subjects, and orientalist subjects.
He has a predilection for allegorical statues, singing of republican virtues, but also of the enlightening benefits of the culture of the Spirit and the development of Knowledge.
In all his allegorical works, Émile Picault used the same tried-and-tested techniques: the young hero with perfect muscles, a youthful yet determined face, a declamatory gesture that was sometimes a little excessive, and an abundance of symbolic decorations.
These works were a publishing success throughout his career, thanks in particular to Susse Frère.
The Colin and Houbedine foundries and the Société des Bronzes de Paris also published a large number of Émile Picault's works.
I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution less
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Vincent Glinsky Sculpture
- Abstract Bird Sculptures
- Manufacture de Sevres Sculpture
- HLB Studio Sculpture
- Chelsea House Inc Sculpture
- Stainless Steel Sculpture
- Metal Curtis Jere Sculpture
- Antique Brass Finish Sculpture
- Glass Murano Sculpture
- Asparagus Sculpture
- Karl Hagenauer Sculpture
- Josef Lorenzl Sculpture
- Isamu Noguchi Sculpture
- Loet Vanderveen Sculpture
- Sarreid Ltd. Sculpture
- Abstract Wire Sculptures
- Etruscan Revival Sculpture
- Meissen Porcelain Sculpture
- Martha Angus Sculpture
- Oggetti Sculpture
- Alessandro Mendini Sculpture
- Sergio Bustamonte Sculpture
- Susse Freres Sculpture
- Manuel Felguérez Sculpture
- Silverplate Sculpture