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 request
- Reference :
- 2835
- Width :
- 34 (cm)
- Height :
- 72 (cm)
- Depth :
- 27 (cm)
- Period:
- 19th century, Napoleon III
- Style:
- Renaissance
- Materials:
- Bronze