Large Math. Moreau Bronze Sculpture

Name: Large Math. Moreau Bronze Sculpture
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008997
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Description

A superb and large size French Bronze Sculpture by the master Math. Moreau. Beautifully sculptured and named La Rosee. A beautiful maiden with her scarf flowing in the air. Signed on the side and also on the name plate to the front.

This rare and elegant bronze is in good condition for the home.

Height 51.5 cm

Width 24 cm

Depth 11 cm

Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912.

The eldest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, and brother to Auguste and Hippolte. Math debuted at the Salon in 1848, he worked for a period of time at the foundry of Val d'Osne, and in his later years became one it's administrators. Many of his works can be seen around Paris, as he worked for Saint-Augustin and Trinite´ churches, the Opera, the palais de Justice, city hall, the Tuileries and the pavillion of Marsan at the Louvre. His smaller sculptures were of staues, statuettes and groups in pleasant decorative themes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

51.5cm (20.28")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1008997

Dealers Notes

Delivery in England and Wales is usually £65 to £120 depending on size of the item, the far north and Southern Scotland a little more, elsewhere please enquire, for large items slightly more may apply also very good rates to Ireland or worldwide. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this item either by email or phone.

Description

fig 1. Large Math. Moreau Bronze Sculpture

This rare and elegant bronze is in good condition for the home.

Height 51.5 cm

Width 24 cm

Depth 11 cm

Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912.

The eldest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, and brother to Auguste and Hippolte.

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Math debuted at the Salon in 1848, he worked for a period of time at the foundry of Val d'Osne, and in his later years became one it's administrators.

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Many of his works can be seen around Paris, as he worked for Saint-Augustin and Trinite´ churches, the Opera, the palais de Justice, city hall, the Tuileries and the pavillion of Marsan at the Louvre. His smaller sculptures were of staues, statuettes and groups in pleasant decorative themes.