Émile Picault, “Don César de Bazan,” bronze - Lot 221

Émile Picault, “Don César de Bazan,” bronze A large bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting Don César de Bazan, a Spanish nobleman portrayed in a theatrical pose, gazing upward, clad in a loose-fitting cloak and holding his sword in his hand. The detailed modeling of the costume, face, and drapery is characteristic of late 19th-century French sculpture. Signed “E. Picault” on the pedestal and titled “Don César de Bazan” on a cartouche on the front. Details: Artist: Émile Picault (1833–1915), Period: late 19th century, Origin: France, Material: bronze with a brown patina, Subject: Don César de Bazan, Signature: E. Picault, Height: 59 cm, Condition: slight signs of wear and age.