Émile Louis Picault (24 August 1833 – 24 August 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".

Picault was born in Paris in 1833. He studied sculpture at the École des Beaux-Arts under Louis Royer. After graduating, he began to exhibit his work at the Salon. He quickly gained a reputation for his skill in depicting allegorical and patriotic subjects. His sculptures often featured female figures representing virtues such as Liberty, Justice, and Peace. He also produced a number of sculptures of mythological heroes, such as Hercules and Theseus.
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'The Pharaoh's Gift' and 'The Queen's Offering' After Emile…

Picault's Egyptian Bronze Sculptures with Pedestals

'The Pharaoh's Gift' and 'The Queen's Offering' After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) signed to base: 'Picault' bronze, accompanied by wooden pedestals heights: 73 cm, pedestal heights: 133 cm (2). Provenance: Acquired from Malmaison Antiques, New…

A pair of early 20th century bronze figures of cavaliers, each…

Bronze Cavalier Figures with Halberds by E. Picault

A pair of early 20th century bronze figures of cavaliers, each holding a halberd, marked E. Picault to bases, height 123 cm.

A French bronze allegorical group emblematic of Industry, cast…

French Bronze Allegorical Group of Industry by Picault

A French bronze allegorical group emblematic of Industry, cast from a model by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), late 19th century/early 20th century, the naturalistic base inscribed 'E. Picault' on a square canted vert maurin marble base above a…

After Emilie Loius Picault 20th century Pegasus patinated…

Picault's Perseus and Pegasus

After Emilie Loius Picault 20th century Pegasus patinated bronze depicting Perseus & Pegasus, on a rock formation. Signed E. Picault, salon des Beaux Arts 119 cm high, 33 wide, 89 cm deep

After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), bronzed…

Bronzed Allegorical Figure of 'L'Aviation' by E. Picault

After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), bronzed allegorical figure of 'L'Aviation', early 20th century, modelled as winged male figure standing on a sphere embellished with airplane, zeppelin and hot air balloon, signed near base, height 77 cm.…

Virtues Civicae Ense Et Labore', by Emile-Louis Picault…

Heroic Worker with Sword and Shield

Virtues Civicae Ense Et Labore', by Emile-Louis Picault (1833-1915), in bronze and depicting a heroic male worker figure holding a sword, a branch, and carrying a shield, with a wheat sheaf and a hammer at his feet, impressed, signature of artist beside…

A bronze model, 'Pecheur', by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915),…

Bronze Fisherman

A bronze model, 'Pecheur', by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), circa 1880, the large cast striding figure of a young fisherman carrying the tools of his trade over his shoulder and raised upon a circular base, with inscribed signature, E. Picault, to base…

Emile Louis Picault 'Vincere Aut Mori' bronze figure depicting…

Attic Warrior

Emile Louis Picault 'Vincere Aut Mori' bronze figure depicting an Attic soldier with a winged helmet, standing on a rectangular base. Condirion fair, missing sword. Height 88 cm

E. Picault (1833-1915) Honor Patria, filled bronze, standing in…

"Honor Patria" Bronze Statue by E. Picault

E. Picault (1833-1915) Honor Patria, filled bronze, standing in a battle ready pose, on a squared plinth, signature to base, 81 cm high

A tall French spelter statue. Titled 'Honour F Picault'. 78 cm…

French Spelter Statue: "Honour" by F. Picault

A tall French spelter statue. Titled 'Honour F Picault'. 78 cm high.

Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) antique bronze figure titled…

Antique Bronze Figure "Labor" on Green Onyx Base

Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) antique bronze figure titled 'Labor' standing on a later green onyx base. 55 cm high