Bronze Sculpture XIX Century

Bronze sculpture XIX Century "Pro Merito" signed in terrace E. Picault for André Émile Louis Picault, born in Paris in 1833.
This sculptor is very appreciated for his talent for sculpture representing mainly allegorical or patriotic bronzes as well as figures of warriors and mythological heroes while beautifully harmonizing the harmony of the bodies.

Pro Merito which means the order of merit which here is represented in its most beautiful form and highlighted by the base bearing the character.

Immortalitas Gloria which means Glory to Immortality.