Emile Louis PICAULT Lot n° 140

St. George slaying the dragon signed by the artist “Emile Picault” Late 19th.Dimensions: 45 cm. heightÉmile Louis Picault (24 August 1833 – 1915) was a French sculptor, best known for works depicting allegorical and patriotic subjects, and mythological heroes. Picault was a very prolific artist, producing sculptures in abundance—over 500 models in total—during his long sculpting career. He began to show his artwork at the Salon beginning in 1863.[1] He signed the majority of his work as “E. Picault”.Picault’s work can be seen in museums in the following cities:Chambéry (Le Semeur d’idées, 45 cm)Clermont-Ferrand (Hébé, 93 cm)Maubeuge (Le devoir, Honor patria, 45 cm)Troyes (La famille, joies et peines)