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Delilah, patinated bronze sculpture: bust of a woman, very expressive and realistic of the biblical character
Dalila is a female character known from the Old Testament, mainly for being the lover of Samson, with extraordinary strength; she will obtain and reveal to her enemies the secret of Samson's strength.
Dalila puts Samson to sleep and cuts his hair, leaving him betrayed, at the mercy of the enemy tribe
This sculpture is signed by Picault, Made in Tunis
Emile Picault (1833-1915): French sculptor frequently exhibited at the Salon des Artistes between 1863 and 1914,
His work is rich in busts and sculptures in feet of mythical or warrior characters
Good general condition, wear of use to the patina, an old restoration on the back of the base
Height 54 cm
30 x 26 cm
Ref: 31AYL98SWT