DAY TWO: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1412
Red McCombs | Allegorical Bronze after Emile Picault
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Current Bid
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
After Emile Louis Picault (France, 1833-1915), "La Pensee", allegorical bronze sculpture of male figure signifying "Thought", with names of important Classical and French thinkers on book at figure's feet; atop red marble base, incised signature; with brass plaque translating to "Thought taking flight and bringing light"
Note: stone base not attached
height 32 in. x width 15 in. x depth 11 in.
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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