Lot 70 , Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), an early 20th century bronze, 'Opus Improbum Omnia Vincit'

Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), an early 20th century bronze, 'Opus Improbum Omnia Vincit', depicting a blacksmith working at an anvil, signed in the bronze, 21cm wide, 16cm deep, 53cm high
£600-900

Condition:
Overall in good condition with a rich mid chocolate brown patination but rather dusty in the crevices, a possible old repair to the hammer handle, visible just above the blacksmiths hand. There is a notable blemish to the patina, in the casting, above his left buttock. Some minor wear to patina in areas.

Sold for £480