A finely cast and finished figural bronze by renowned French sculptor Émile Louis Picault, depicting a nude female figure reclining across a painter’s palette surrounded by artistic attributes—an easel, sculptor’s tools, and paintbrushes. Richly detailed and cast in high relief, the composition embodies the allegorical style favored by Picault, who was widely exhibited at the Paris Salon and is known for his symbolist and academic subjects. The bronze is signed “E. Picault” at lower right and bears the foundry stamp of Société des Bronzes de Paris, one of the premier French art foundries of the 19th century. Dimensions: Approx. 13 x 33 x 31 in. high Provenance: Chuck Morgenstern of Woodchuck Antiques, San Francisco, CA to Al and Carol Cali. Pickup & Shipping: This lot is available for free local pickup in Sacramento, CA. For blanket-wrapped delivery within California, we recommend contacting Delbert McCrea at (831) 566-6088. For cross-country shipping, CCC Transport can be reached at (920) 450-5027. Minor surface wear and dust commensurate with age. No significant losses or repairs observed.