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Egyptian Bronze Statues By Emile Louis Picault

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13 years ago
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Description

Spectacular paired Egyptian Revival cold painted and gilt bronze sculptures of royal figures by Emile Louis Picault, signed by "Picault" in the casting. They are an Egyptian High Priest and a scribe. The High Priest is Hierogrammate and the Scribe is Pastophore. On original marble plinths, all implements intact. Each of the rear bronze figures measure 29.75 inches high and is in excellent condition.

Category Other
Distinguishing marks On the base it has "Picault" written
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 29.75 inches high
Date Period France c. 1875
Weight 50 to 75lbs
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Here is a link where you can view a few originals mixed in with a reproductions. It does appear for certain that's what yours are, note the differences in the colorization of the majority of the originals compared to yours and the base design I mentioned, which is identical to quite a few of the newer reproductions sold. At auction it looks like pairs identical to yours are ranging from $800 on a bad day to $2500 on a fantastic day and prices vary depending on which part of the country you are located in aswell.

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