Lot 75
  • 75

Emile Louis Picault 1833 - 1915 A Neo-Grec gilt and patinated bronze charger on stand France, circa 1870

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Emile Louis Picault
  • gilt and patinated bronze
  • height 37 in.; diameter 18 1/2 in.
  • 94 cm; 47 cm
the charger depicitng a mythological outdoor scene titled ORPHEUS and signed E. Picault / salon 1867

Condition

the stand is set on a black marble base with visible chips to corners and edges, the gilding with the usual tarnishing and overall with light scratches consistent with touching, the charger has a green patina now with extensive wear to relief
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