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Émile-Louis Picault
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Émile-Louis Picault
- Hierogrammate and Pastophore, HIGH PRIEST AND SCRIBE
- signed Picault.
- gilt-bronze and rouge griotte marble
- height 21 in.
- 53.5 cm
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation, with the usual slight scratches to surface and wear to patina consistent with age, use and cleaning. Minute chips to marble edges and pitting to gilding visible to bronze base.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Picault was a student under Royer and exhibited a wide genre of sculpture at the Salon between 1863 and 1909. His Egyptian figures are some of his most popular and recognizable works. The present pendant, along with the group of pharoah's gift and the queen's offering, are undoubtedly the most sought after models by this artist.