Bronze sculpture by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915). Created around 1880, this bronze, entitled "The Thinker," is an emblematic work by the artist Émile Louis Picault, a French sculptor well-known for his allegorical representations of warriors, historical figures, and mythological characters. He began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1863, where he regularly sent his works, which are now held in the French museums of Chambéry, Clermont-Ferrand, and Maubeuge. This allegorical sculpture is made of solid bronze with an elegant green and brown patina that enhances every detail of the figure. Signed on the base and with a hidden mark on the back by the Paris foundry BD, this piece testifies to the exceptional skill of 19th-century French sculpture. The bronze measures approximately 65 cm in total height and is perfectly suited as a decorative object for a refined interior or an art collection. The allegorical figure expresses depth and contemplation, making this piece ideal for enriching a study, living room, or library. Its authenticity is guaranteed, and it is referenced in prestigious works such as the Bénézit Encyclopedia and Pierre Kjellberg's "19th-Century Bronzes."
CONTENT: Very good
DIMENSIONS: Total height: 65 cm / 25.59" Marble base: 23 x 19 x 6 cm / 9.05" x 7.48" x 2.36" Total weight: 23 kg / 50 lbs
