Beautiful antique bronze sculpture by Emile Louis Picault born in Paris in the 1840s. He studied with Royer and exhibited medallions and statuettes at the Paris salon's from 1863-1909. Emile Picault is considered one of the best French 19th century sculptors. His works are always in demand. This is a rare model we are offering we have not seen before. It depicts a French gentleman in formal 18th century attire with a Napoleonic style hat carrying his leather pouch and sword. The sword is removable for safe shipping. It rests comfortably behind his wrist and conforms in shape to the sculpture. The bronze is inscribed E. Picault in the base and has a lovely medium to honey brown patina. It is set on it's original rouge marble base. The base has a diameter of 5-1/2 inches and height 1-3/4 inches. From the bottom of the marble base to the top of his hat it measures 14 inches, widest width 5 inches. All of the sculptures we have seen by E. Picault show extraordinary attention paid to every detail. This one being no exception. There is a foundry mark inscribed PINEDO PARIS. Excellent condition guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72014)

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Antique Bronze