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Emile Laporte "King of the Gauls and Son" Bronze

Sold for $3,250 at Auctions at Showplace on Feb 5, 2026.

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Emile Henri Laporte (French, 1858-1907) "King of the Gauls and His Son" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, also known as "Vercigentorix with His Son" and depicting the King of the Gauls with his hand on the shoulder of his son, signed to base and dated "'84", stamped "4083", and with label inscribed "Salon des Beaux Arts / No. 3659 / E. Laporte sculptr". 34.25" H x 21" W x 16" D. Keywords: French Art, European, Continental School, Statue, Bronzier, Belle Epoque, French Romanticism, Figural Group, Figurative, Semi-Nude Man, Kings of France, Royalty, Vercingetorix, Parenting, Father and Son, Youth, Fin de Siecle, Gilded Age, 19th Century Art, Antique, Decorative Arts

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