Monumentale ( 120 CM) figuratieve torchère/lamp in gepatineerd - Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) - Sculpture - 120 cm - Patinated bronze

An imposing and elegant figurative torchère in patinated bronze, signed “E. Picault,” by the French sculptor Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915), dating from the late 19th or early 20th century.
The sculpture depicts a graceful, classically inspired female figure, standing in an elegant contrapposto pose. She wears a richly draped garment and supports a large decorative torch on her shoulder.
Great care has been taken with the rendering of the serene face, the finely modeled hairstyle, the hands, and especially the richly falling folds of the garment.
The torch is richly decorated in a Neo-Greek style, with geometric friezes and ornaments drawn from classical antiquity. At the top is a striking opal-glass cap in the shape of a flame, allowing the object to be used both as a sculpture and as a decorative lamp.
The dark brown patina of the bronze, with natural nuances and subtle variations, accentuates the relief and the modeling of the figure.
The sculpture is signed on the base “E. Picault.”
Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915) was a French sculptor best known for his allegorical, mythological, and historicizing sculptures. His work aligns with the academic and neoclassical sculptural tradition of the second half of the 19th century.
With an impressive height of 120 cm this figurative lamp has a monumental presence, while the refined modeling and slender composition preserve its elegance.
Artist: Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915)
Signature: E. Picault
Provenance: France
Period: late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1890–1900
Material: patinated bronze and opal glass
Dimensions: H 120 × W approx. 27 cm
Function: figurative sculpture / torchère / lamp
Condition: very good overall condition, with patina and light signs of use and aging appropriate to the age. See the photos for a full view of the condition. The lamp is fully functional and operates properly.