Émile Picault - Beeld, De smid "opus improbum omnia vincit" - 53 cm - Gepatineerd brons - Eind 19e eeuw

Superb bronze of the artist Émile Louis Picault made at the late 19th century, early 20th century.
The artist's editions of bronze statuettes were a great success with private individuals.

The statue represents a blacksmith at work. It's a bronze with a gilt patina.

The phrase "Opus Improbum Omnia Vincit" is inscribed on the base.
It will be translated as: "Hard work will overcome anything".
Work is a theme dear to the artist.

The bronze can be picked up in Brussels or shipped at the purchaser's expense.
Shipment can be done by arrangement.