Shaded brown patina bronze sculpture byErnest Rancoulet illustrating an allegory of work in the form of a young man holding a spear, a symbol of victory, in this case the triumph of wisdom acquired through study and intellectual work. At his feet, several objects refer to reading, the arts and 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, the palette with brushes - symbol of art. Signed on the edge of the book:"Rancoulet". Titled on the base: "LE TRAVAIL par Rancoulet (Sculpteur)". Circa: 1870
Condition report: in very good overall condition, with slight patina wear on the torso.
Delivery
Europe: 100EUR
US/Canada/HK: 200EUR
Rest of the world: On quotation
- Reference :
 - 2835
 - Width :
 - 34 (cm)
 - Height :
 - 72 (cm)
 - Depth :
 - 27 (cm)
 - Period:
 - 19th century, Napoleon III
 - Style:
 - Renaissance
 - Materials:
 - Bronze