Emile Louis Picault statue lamp titled Le gennie Humain (Human genius) AD ICNOTUM (TO THE uNKNOWN). The lamp stands 30 inches tall by 9 inches wide. The statue is mounted on a square marble base. The lamp bares a plaque with the message : ESCLAVE SUR LE SOL OU L'ETREINT LA MATIERE SON ESPRIT DANS LA NUIT VA CHERCHER LA LUMIERE WHICH TRANSLATE TO : SLAVE ON THE GROUND WHERE MATTER EMBRACES HIS SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT WILL SEEK LIGHT.Émile Louis Picault was a French sculptor Born in Paris in 1833 and died in parin on 1915. He is 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.

A crack to the arm of the angel as shown in the images, a missing chip to the marble base corner. The lamp is fully functional. has age appropriate patination. In ready to display decorative condition.Selling as damaged arm lamp. We are selling all lots on As Is basis. Please see all the images posted online. For in Person Inspections, Please attend our show room during preview hours before the auction or examine all the images posted online and read descriptions + conditions of our sale. Please email us your condition questions before placing your bid & before the sale begins.