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Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)
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Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

19th century
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A striking late 19th-century French bronze sculpture by the renowned sculptor Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915), depicting a triumphant Roman soldier standing confidently in victory. Bare chested and draped with a flowing cloak fastened across his shoulders, the warrior wears an elaborately decorated helmet and grips an impressive sword, resting its blade upon the shield of his defeated opponent.

The shield bears the Latin inscription "Honor Patria", meaning "Honour Your Fatherland", reinforcing the sculpture's patriotic and heroic theme. The front of the rectangular base features an engraved plaque inscribed "Le Devoir", translating as "Duty" or "Duty Bound", a powerful reference to honour, courage, and obligation.

Executed in high quality bronze with a rich dark green patina, the sculpture displays exceptional modelling and crisp detail throughout. It remains in good original condition, with the bronze retaining an attractive aged surface that enhances its character and authenticity.

The sculpture is signed by Émile Louis Picault on the upper surface of the base, while the reverse bears the circular French foundry stamp "Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris", confirming its quality as a genuine Parisian bronze casting.

Émile Louis Picault was one of France's most celebrated sculptors of allegorical, historical, and military subjects during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works are admired for their dramatic compositions, finely detailed craftsmanship, and enduring appeal among collectors of French bronze sculpture.

A superb and highly decorative bronze, ideal for collectors of French bronzes, classical antiquities, military art, or 19th-century sculpture.

Origin: France

Date: circa 1880

Dimensions: Height 45cm x width 14cm x depth 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Warrior Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09573131
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Circular foundry cachet on the base: Parisian commercial casting from the late 19th century.
Square iron nuts on the underside: hand-fitted securing methods used before modern hex nuts.
Slotted screws on the title plaque: standard cabinet and foundry fixings of the era.
Even dark green patina with handling rub on raised edges: natural surface wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224733
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A striking late 19th-century French bronze sculpture by the renowned sculptor Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915), depicting a triumphant Roman soldier standing confidently in victory. Bare chested and draped with a flowing cloak fastened across his shoulders, the warrior wears an elaborately decorated helmet and grips an impressive sword, resting its blade upon the shield of his defeated opponent.
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The shield bears the Latin inscription "Honor Patria", meaning "Honour Your Fatherland", reinforcing the sculpture's patriotic and heroic theme.
Robert Belcher Antiques

The front of the rectangular base features an engraved plaque inscribed "Le Devoir", translating as "Duty" or "Duty Bound", a powerful reference to honour, courage, and obligation.

fig 1. A late 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a Roman warrior with a sword resting against a shield on a rectangular base.
fig 1. Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

Executed in high quality bronze with a rich dark green patina, the sculpture displays exceptional modelling and crisp detail throughout. It remains in good original condition, with the bronze retaining an attractive aged surface that enhances its character and authenticity.

fig 2. A late 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a Roman warrior with a sword resting against a shield on a rectangular base.
fig 2. Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

The sculpture is signed by Émile Louis Picault on the upper surface of the base, while the reverse bears the circular French foundry stamp "Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris", confirming its quality as a genuine Parisian bronze casting.

fig 3. A late 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a Roman warrior with a sword resting against a shield on a rectangular base.
fig 3. Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

Émile Louis Picault was one of France's most celebrated sculptors of allegorical, historical, and military subjects during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works are admired for their dramatic compositions, finely detailed craftsmanship, and enduring appeal among collectors of French bronze sculpture.

fig 4. A late 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a Roman warrior with a sword resting against a shield on a rectangular base.
fig 4. Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

A superb and highly decorative bronze, ideal for collectors of French bronzes, classical antiquities, military art, or 19th-century sculpture.

Origin: France

Date: circa 1880

Dimensions: Height 45cm x width 14cm x depth 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Warrior Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09573131
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Circular foundry cachet on the base: Parisian commercial casting from the late 19th century.
Square iron nuts on the underside: hand-fitted securing methods used before modern hex nuts.
Slotted screws on the title plaque: standard cabinet and foundry fixings of the era.
Even dark green patina with handling rub on raised edges: natural surface wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224733
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Late 19th C French Bronze Figure of a Victorious Roman Soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)

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Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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Worcestershire
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A late 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a Roman warrior with a sword resting against a shield on a rectangular base.
Late 19th C French bronze figure of a victorious Roman soldier by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French Academic
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHelmeted soldier figure, Classical drapery, Rectangular plinth base, Inscribed title plaque
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This late 19th-century French Academic sculpture depicts a victorious Roman soldier standing upon a rectangular plinth base. Modelled in patinated dark brown bronze, the figure wears a helmet topped with a small figure finial, a cloak fastened at the chest with a clasp, and a tunic, while holding a long sword with a cruciform hilt whose blade rests against a circular shield on the ground. The shield bears an inscription, and an engraved title plaque is fixed to the front of the base. The piece measures 45 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece or displayed within a gentleman's library, the sculpture brings a classical military motif to interior settings. The dark metal surface exhibits an aged finish with crisp surface modelling throughout the figure and base details.

FAQs

During the late 19th century in France, the foundry industry flourished, producing bronze sculptures inspired by classical antiquity, mythology, and allegorical subjects. Artists created detailed heroic figures for a growing market seeking classical interior decoration.

These sculptures were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. After casting, artisans hand-chased the cold bronze to refine surface details before applying chemical patinas to achieve rich, dark finishes.

Authentic bronzes from this era feature hand-chased surface detail, seamless casting joints, and natural age-related patina wear. They frequently feature founder stamps, artist signatures cast directly into the base, or attached brass title plaques.

A classical bronze figure provides visual weight and historical context when placed atop a minimalist console table, marble fireplace mantelpiece, or within an open bookcase. Pairing dark patinated metal with light stone or neutral walls highlights the sculptural silhouette.

Dust the bronze regularly using a clean, dry microfibre cloth or a soft natural bristle brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, avoiding chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners.
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