Antique sculpture "Vercingetorix" from patinated bronze. Vercingetorix is ​​a tribal leader in central Gaul who led a rebellion against Caesar in the war. After the defeat of the Gauls, Caesar imprisoned Vercingetorix in the Mamertine prison in Rome, where he spent five years in captivity until his death. At the foot of the author's signature - Laporte. France, XIX century.Emile Louis Laporte (1858-1907) - French sculptor and medalist. He was educated at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Exhibited at the Salon of French Artists since 1881, and in 1888 was awarded an award. The sculptor's works can be found at world auctions and in private collections.