A true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Egyptian Revival patinated bronze, ormolu and marble statues of Hierogrammate and Pastophore, signed by PICAULT

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A most impressive and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Egyptian Revival patinated bronze, ormolu and marble statues of Hierogrammate and Pastophore, signed by PICAULT. Each statue is raised by a square bleu turquin marble... — Read More

Item # 11298
H: 30.25 in L: 11.5 in D: 10.25 in
H: 77 cm L: 29 cm D: 26 cm
France
19th Century
Marble/Stone, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze
Egyptian Revival st. Read More, Neo-Classical st. Read More

(Egyptian Revival st.) - This architectural and design style of using elements and imagery from ancient Egypt was attributed to Napoleon’s military endeavors in Egypt. Napoleon’s journey and findings in Egypt were published in 1826. The Parisian elite fell in love with the elements and scale of Egyptian faćades and after Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt entire buildings began to be built to incorporate motifs from ancient Egypt. Artists and craftsmen started to present their own unique interpretations of the Egyptian style by combining motifs of crocodiles, pyramids, mummies, and sphinxes. Egyptian style architecture and design existed in France prior to Napoleon, but it was not widely popular other than in gardens and exterior monuments. These monuments were intended to be not only decorative but also served a purpose.

(Neo-Classical st.) - One of the top design styles in modern interiors is Neo-Classical. Developed in the 18th century, artists of this time sought to move away from the abundance of decoration saw in the Rococo style and shift towards a more restrained and moderate style. As a result of this, excessive ornamentation was left behind with the new focus being on symmetry and minimalism. Architectural elements like columns and cornices were now the star of the show and were paired with linear furniture to showcase the beauty of the architecture. The Neo-Classical decorating style is modest and chic, with decorative pieces being strategically placed with moldings and cornices being the finishing touch. Tall walls, large expansive windows, and columns are key features of any Neo-Classical design.

Émile Louis Picault Read More

Émile Louis Picault (1833-1915) was a renowned French Bronzier. Picault studied with Henri Royer and exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1863 and 1914. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Troyes Museum in Paris and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambery. He was a prolific French Orientalist sculptor known for his bronzes depicting allegorical and mythological scenes. Picault often chose warriors and heroes as subjects.

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