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C1920 French Bronze Gladiator Warrior Sculpture After Emile Louis Picault

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Bring a classic French touch to your living space with this exquisite C1920 bronze Gladiator Warrior Sculpture. Handcrafted using traditional techniques and lovingly detailed by Emile Louis Pica ult, this stunning sculpture perfectly captures the strength, courage and spirit of a Gladiator ready for battle. Add a touch of timeless beauty to your home. it'll make you feel like you're battling it out in the Colosseum!
In the style of after Emile Picault.
Subject model of a standing gladiator warrior who is holding a chained mace in bare feet.
Are you looking for a spectacular masculine sculpture in the ancient Roman style for your home, then this is for you!
Impressive size being 77.5 cm tall.
Made from cast bronze, the casting is beautiful, especially his torso muscle definition, facial hair, veins in his hands and arms and his hat, which creates an impression of flowing movement.
Signed on the base E Pica ult.
Highly collectible due to the sporting subject.
Mounted on a built-in rectangle base.
Quite heavy for its size, weighing around 15kg approximate.
Circa early 20th century 1920.
Visual fine craft skills, exceptional modeled design which is totally magnificent.
Mile Louis Pica ult (French: [email lei pinko]; 24 August 1833 – 24 August 1915) was a celebrated orientalist French sculptor, best known for works depicting allegorical and patriotic subjects, and mythological heroes. Pica ult was a very prolific artist, producing sculptures in overabundance 500 models in totalitarian his long sculpting career. He began to show his artwork at the Salon beginning in 1863. He signed the majority of his work as "E. Pica ult.
Foucault's work can be seen in museums in the following cities: Chambray (Le Semenuria idées, 45 cm),
Clermont-Ferrand (Hébé, 93 cm), Maugeri (Le devour, Honor patris, 45 cm) Troyes (La famille, joies et panes) References Kugelberg, Peter (1994). Bronzes of the 19th Century. At glen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. p. 542. ISBN 0-88740-629-7.
So collectible & highly sought after by collectors.
Condition report.
Offered in fine used patina wear condition. With wear scratches, scuffs in areas commensurate with usage & age, and 1 of the small spikes is missing from the mace.
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Dimensions in centimetres

Height (77.5 cm)
Width of base (32.5 cm)
Depth of base (18.5 cm)