Lot 396
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A French bronze group of Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera, early 20th century
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A French bronze group of Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera, early 20th century

AFTER EMILE LOUIS PICAULT (B.1839-D.1915)

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A French bronze group of Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera, early 20th century
After Emile Louis Picault (b.1839-d.1915)
The figure and rearing horse above the snarling Chimaera, cast on a naturalistic base with the title to the side BELLEROPHON, inscribed E.PICAULT and SALON DES BEAUX ARTS to the front
27½in. (70cm.) high
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Lot Essay

The Greek hero, Bellerophon, was described in the Iliad (6:155-203) and resided in the court of Proetus, the King of Argus. His enemies set him the challenge of slaying the monstrous Chimaera. His success was guided by Minerva, who helped him secure the winged horse Pegasus.
Emile Picault trained under Royer, the Dutch sculptor, and exhibited a wide range of sculpture at the Salon between 1863 and 1909.

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