Bronze Of Saint Michael Slaying The Dragon, Signed Emile Voyez, 19th Century / Sculpture / Statue Archangel

Rare and beautiful bronze sculpture of the Archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon, signed Emile Voyez and dating from the last quarter of the 19th century.
The base also bears the signature of the founder: Casse & Delpy.
Double brown and gold patina.
The archangel armed with his fiery saber slays the dragon -- symbolizing Satan. It is the allegory of the victory of good over evil and the advent of a new world after the apocalypse.
Born in Paris, Emile Voyez exhibited at the "Salon des artistes français" in Paris from 1873 to 1892. This annual exhibition brought together the best painters and sculptors of the moment. Emile Voyez died in his hometown in 1895. 
He is included in the reference book “The Bronzes of the 19th Century” by Pierre Kjellberg (page 646), which lists the best-known sculptors of this era.
Sculpture in very good state of conservation.
Total height of the sculpture: 44 cm.
Width: 22 cm.
depth: 30 cm
A certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer