Important Bronze “glory And Fortune”, By E. Picault – Late 19th Century

Superb bronze print with brown patina by Emile Louis Picault depicting a man of good stature, walking and sowing, draped in a garment around his waist. On the terrace are represented sheaves of wheat, a compass, a hammer and a drapery annotated “Per Laborem” translating: “by work”. The artist thus highlights different trades and declares that through work we obtain: “Glory and fortune” as indicated on the front of the base. Émile Louis Picault (1833-1915) is a French sculptor, raised in Royer. He exhibited at the Painting Salon from 1863. His vast body of work mainly includes allegorical or patriotic subjects, war characters or mythological heroes. These are always accompanied by Latin or French phrases. ******** Period: Late 19th century Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/bronzes/important-bronze-gloire-et-fortune-de- picault-fin-xixe Delivery with careful packaging and appropriate protection. Dimensions: Height: 67 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: 20 cm Weight: 13.8 kg Ref: 993U