Emile Picault Bronze Bust Of The Painter And Poet Salvator Rosa 19th Century

Bust in patinated bronze old cast edition from the end of the 19th century founder's mark on the reverse R to identify signature on the base on the side E. Picault André Émile Louis Picault French sculptor student of the painter Henri Royer Exhibited at the salon from 1863 to 1914, rewarded for his work, several of his works are present in public collections Many of his works are published by the great foundries of the 19th century such as Susse and the Paris bronze society Bust representation of the 17th century Italian painter and poet Salvator Rosa the artist represents him in three-quarters with his head raised, his forehead high wearing a superb feathered hat wearing a baldric and sword a painter's palette in front of him very good quality cast in good condition old patina small marks of use scratches and small stains, a slight dent in a corner of the base 31cm high all questions welcome careful shipping