Emile Louis Picault

Emile-Louis Picault (1833-1915). Egyptian priest. Bronze, dark patinated. Worn. Signed. Red and black marble base. Minor damages. H. 48/53 cm Ägyptischer Hohepriester. Bronze, dunkel patiniert. Berieb. Signiert. Gestufter, rot-schwarzer Marmorsockel. Minim. Alterssch. Vgl. hierzu weitere Bronzeplastiken derselben Werkgruppe, welche bei Christies in London und New York in den Jahren 2007-2012 versteigert wurden. Siehe auch: Kjellberg, Bronzes 0f th 19th century, S. 543; Berman, Bronzes. Founders & Sculptors, Band IV., Nr. 3539 und 3540.

Lot 242 Property from a West Virginia Collection Emile Louis Picault (French 1833-1915) Escholier Signed on base E. Picault Bronze sculpture with golden and medium brown patinas Height: 25 in (63.5 cm) Estimate $1,500-2,500 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, forany lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as acourtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace firsthand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. Allproperty is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth inparagraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor theconsignor makes any express or implied warranty or representationas to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statementmade at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such awarranty or representation.

Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915): A large bronze figure of a Medieval swordsman entitled 'Escholier' the figure standing and looking to dexter with a book under his arm and a sword hanging from his waist, with a detachable oil lamp in his left hand, light brown patination, raised on a circular plinth signed E. PICAULT, with a plaque to the front inscribed 'Escholier 14mme siecle', 82cm high The present model is typical of Picault's work in its celebration of idealised and romanticised Medieval characters. Throughout his lifetime Picault created more than 1000 editions which were cast by a dozen of the finest foundries in Paris.

Lot 323 Emile Louis Picault (French 1833-1915) Saracens Warrior Signed on base E. Picault Bronze sculpture with medium brown patina Height: 18 in (45.7 cm) Estimate $700-900 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

A Patinated, Gilt Bronze and Marble Figure, Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), depicting an Egyptian scribe, the standing figure holding a stylus and canopic jar, inscribed Picault, raised on a stepped marble base. Height of bronze 29 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 30,000-50,000 Overall good condition without losses. Fairly even, good patina throughout. Some areas of unevenness to head (see images). Scribe loose, with glue residue present. Marble in overall good, complete condition. Some scratches and minor chips where pegs from bronze fit into holes. Some other minor chipping to edges through out. Base set with bronze frame, felted. Please see additional images.