Large Bronze Sculpture “virtutes Civicae”, Signed émile Louis Picault, Late 19th Century

Important bronze sculpture with double patina depicting a victorious ancient warrior raising a laurel branch, symbol of triumph and civic virtue.

The figure, armed with a sword and carrying a shield on his back, stands on a richly decorated base featuring military attributes and agricultural symbols, including wheat sheaves and a flag.

The base bears the Latin inscription:

“Virtutes Civicae – Ense et Labore”

(meaning: civic virtues through sword and labor).

The sculpture is signed PICAULT for the French sculptor Émile Louis Picault (1833-1915), well known for his historical and allegorical compositions inspired by classical antiquity.

Bronze with beautiful double patina and finely detailed chasing.

Large and impressive decorative sculpture.

Dimensions:

Height: 82 cm

Length: 28 cm

Width: 22.5 cm

Weight: approximately 21 kg (solid bronze)

French work from the late 19th century.

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