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Large Superb Quality Late 19thc French Bronze 'Pax Et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)
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Large Superb Quality Late 19thc French Bronze 'Pax Et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)

19th century
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A large superb quality late 19th century (circa 1880) French bronze 'Pax et Labor' (translating to 'Peace & Labour') of fine patina by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915).

This bronze consists of a muscular blacksmith or riveter who is used to physical work wearing leather aprons, his sledge hammer resting on the ground supported on a shaped green verde antico marble base.

The marble base having a brass plaque with the following inscription in French, translated as follows:

'Mr A Cocquel has offered it's ousiers and employees in honour of the First Prize, the gold medal which was awarded to him by the jury.

Paris World Exhibition 1889'

The bronze is marked 'Picault', the French sculptor Emile Picault was particularly known for creating sculptures depicting patriotic or allegorical subjects, we have also found what is possibly a foundry mark, ‘Basset Editeur’.

This bronze can be found in the Schiffer book 'Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders 1800-1930' Volume 2 by Harold Berman, page 378, plate 1396.

This impressive bronze sculpture is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 31.5'' / 80cm

Width: 10.25'' / 26cm

Depth: 14'' / 35.5cm

Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Emile Picault Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245604
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS695
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Description
A large superb quality late 19th century (circa 1880) French bronze 'Pax et Labor' (translating to 'Peace & Labour') of fine patina by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915).

This bronze consists of a muscular blacksmith or riveter who is used to physical work wearing leather aprons, his sledge hammer resting on the ground supported on a shaped green verde antico marble base.

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The marble base having a brass plaque with the following inscription in French, translated as follows:.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base.
fig 1. Large Superb Quality Late 19thc French Bronze 'Pax Et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)

'Mr A Cocquel has offered it's ousiers and employees in honour of the First Prize, the gold medal which was awarded to him by the jury.

Paris World Exhibition 1889'

The bronze is marked 'Picault', the French sculptor Emile Picault was particularly known for creating sculptures depicting patriotic or allegorical subjects, we have also found what is possibly a foundry mark, ‘Basset Editeur’.

fig 2. A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base.
fig 2. Large Superb Quality Late 19thc French Bronze 'Pax Et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)

This bronze can be found in the Schiffer book 'Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders 1800-1930' Volume 2 by Harold Berman, page 378, plate 1396.

This impressive bronze sculpture is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 31.5'' / 80cm

Width: 10.25'' / 26cm

Depth: 14'' / 35.5cm

Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Emile Picault Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245604
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS695
LVS Decorative Arts
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base.

Large Superb Quality Late 19thc French Bronze 'Pax Et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)

Archive II A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base. View II
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A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base.
Large superb quality late 19thc French bronze 'Pax et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)
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A late 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a standing male figure titled Pax et Labor by Emile Louis Picault, set on a dark marble base.
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  • ObjectBronze Sculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Beaux-Arts
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStanding male figure, Classical drapery, Marble plinth base, Engraved title plaque
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This late 19th-century French Beaux-Arts bronze sculpture depicts a standing male figure titled 'Pax et Labor' by Emile Louis Picault. The dark brown patinated bronze figure portrays a muscular blacksmith wearing an apron and a cap, resting a sledgehammer on the ground next to his bare feet. The sculpture stands on a shaped green verde antico marble plinth base decorated with a brass plaque bearing an engraved French title and inscription, alongside a smaller front plaque marked with capital letters. The piece measures 80 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or study, this bronze sculpture functions well on a sideboard top or display console. The rich metallic tones of the figure contrast with the mottled dark green and grey patterning of the marble base. The standing pose features one hand resting on the hip and the other gripping the long handle of the hammer, with detailed drapery folds in the clothing and textured ground details on the integral bronze footing.

FAQs

During the late 19th century, French sculptors frequently produced allegorical bronzes representing virtues such as peace, labour, and industry, which were popularised through public exhibitions at the Paris Salon.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax process or sand casting, finished with hand-chased surface detailing, and patinated using chemical heat treatments before being mounted on marble or bronze bases.

Authentic works by Emile Louis Picault generally feature a cast signature on the bronze base, detailed cold-tooling on the drapery and features, a dark patinated finish, and an engraved title plaque or Latin inscription.

A large bronze figure functions as a focal point when placed on a sideboard, mantlepiece, or console table, providing visual contrast against contemporary neutral walls.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding water or abrasive chemical solvents, and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax annually to preserve the patina.
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