Agricultural Trophy: Bull and Handler by Pierre Louis Rouillard
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Pierre Louis Rouillard
(French, 1820–1881) Agricultural Trophy: Bull and Handler Silvered bronze, signed Christofle et Cie and numbered 1731948 Rouge marble base with gilt bronze plaque Dimensions: 15 in. W × 8¼ in. D × 14 in. H
Awarded at the 1897 Bordeaux Regional Agricultural Competition, this silvered bronze sculpture by Pierre Louis Rouillard celebrates the strength and harmony between man and animal in the agricultural tradition. Known for his powerful animal figures, Rouillard was a leading figure in 19th-century animalier sculpture. This example, cast by the prestigious Christofle foundry, exemplifies both technical refinement and pastoral pride.
