A bronze sculpture with a nuanced brown patina by Ernest Rancoulet, illustrating an allegory of work in the form of a young man holding a spear, a symbol of victory, here representing the triumph of wisdom acquired through study and intellectual labor. At his feet, several objects refer to reading, the arts, and the sciences: the book—symbol of knowledge par excellence; the caduceus—symbol of the union of heaven and earth, of the awakening of cosmic consciousness; the compass—emblem of the exact sciences; and the palette with brushes—symbol of art. Signed in relief on the rim of the book: " Rancoulet ." Titled on the base: "LE TRAVAIL par Rancoulet (Sculpteur)" (Work by Rancoulet (Sculptor)). Circa 1870
Condition report : in very good overall condition, with slight wear to the patina on the torso.
Delivery
Europe: €100
US/Canada/HK: €200
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 2835
- Width :
- 34 (cm)
- Height :
- 72 (cm)
- Depth :
- 27 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century, Napoleon III
- Style:
- Renaissance
- Materials:
- Bronze