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Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Figure of an Egyptian Scribe

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A very large bronze figure of an Egyptian Scribe by Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), beautifully modeled and detailed with the finest quality with its original brown patina with gilt highlights and detail, and original rouge marble carrara marble; with its original rouge marble and black basalt marble base. Signed Picault. This figure is one of its largest of its kind (Egyptian Figures) made by the sculptor. Egyptian Revival period. A similar example (29" high) was sold In Christies NY sale# 1895 on 24 October 2007 for $46,600 Émile Louis Picault (24 August 1833 – 1915) was a French sculptor, best known for works depicting allegorical and patriotic subjects, and mythological heroes. Picault was a very prolific artist, producing sculptures, over 500 models in total—with the Egyptian figures being his most sought after, during his long sculpting career. He began to show his artwork at the Salon beginning in 1863.[1] He signed the majority of his work as " Picault". Scribes were people in ancient Egypt (usually men) who learned to read and write. Although experts believe that most scribes were men, there is evidence of some female doctors. These women would have been trained as scribes so that they could read medical texts. This bronze dates to the late 1800s. The total height including the base is 32.75".
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Griotte Marble,Patinated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1505119195274

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