Egyptian Bronze Statues By Emile Louis Picault

By ttowson, 26 November, 2012
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
For Sale?
No
Photos

ttowson

12 years 7 months ago

Can someone please help me need to know value.

Thanks

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These are almost certainly "after picault" statues, that is reproductions. I would advise seeking the expertise of a bronze expert to confirm that, but pieces sitting on new marble bases like that are almost exclusively reproductions. As reproductions, $1500-2000 retail.

 

Regards

-Nicholas

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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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