Émile Louis Picault (1833 - 1915) A large patinated spelter statue 'Science et Artisan'On the original green marble baseFrance, ca. 1900Signed on the base E. Picault. Émile Louis Picault (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. He signed the majority of his work as "E. Picault" (Ref. Wikipedia).This large, well made statue depicts as a young man holding a compass in one hand and a book in another, inscribed "Physique, Chimie, Géométrie". The base with plaque also inscribed "L'Étude Ennoblit L'Artisan".Height: 60 cm.