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A pair of French bronze figures of Egyptian High Priests
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A pair of French bronze figures of Egyptian High Priests

AFTER EMILE-LOUIS PICAULT (B.1833-D.1915), CIRCA 1870

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A pair of French bronze figures of Egyptian High Priests
After Emile-Louis Picault (b.1833-d.1915), circa 1870
Modelled with symbols of burial and gilt-heightened decoration, signed Picault, on rouge griotte and nero Belgio marble bases
20¾in. (52.7cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Emile Picault exhibited a wide range of sculpture at the Salon between 1863 and 1909. His Egyptian subjects are some of his most popular works and follow in the tradition of ethnographical decorative sculpture so popular in France during the latter part of the 19th century.
The present pair of bronzes was probably cast by G.Servant, a Parisian fondeur who specialized in Egyptian revival pieces and who was a medallist at the major international exhibitions between 1867 and 1887.

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