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Large bronze sculpture “Le souvenir” signed on the E Picault terrace*
Late 19th century period
Representing a young woman, seated on a stelle where is written:
“Gratitude Is the Memory of the Heart”:
*Emile Louis PICAULT 1833-1915 is a French sculptor
Bears the founder's mark:
E. COLIN & Cie in PARIS*
Beautiful bronze patina, in very good condition. Weight 27 kg
*The E.COLIN et Cie house was created in 1882, after Emile COLIN bought the E.VIE et Cie company. Emile COLIN retired in 1898 and was replaced by members of his family, from that moment on, the name became M.COLIN et Cie. Emile COLIN died in 1899.
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