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Auguste Moreau Sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.
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Auguste Moreau Sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.

19th century
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A fine quality late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture entitled 'The Breeze' by Auguste Moreau.

Auguste Moreau (1834 – 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon. The third and youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, Auguste began creating sculptural works alongside his older brothers Hippolyte and Mathurin.

Batch 75 62027 DNYKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Auguste Moreau Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1034439
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A fine quality late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture entitled 'The Breeze' by Auguste Moreau.

Auguste Moreau (1834 – 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon.

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The third and youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, Auguste began creating sculptural works alongside his older brothers Hippolyte and Mathurin.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Batch 75 62027 DNYKZ

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Auguste Moreau Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034439
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002023
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a draped female figure holding a flowing fabric scarf aloft on a stepped base.
Auguste Moreau sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a draped female figure holding a flowing fabric scarf aloft on a stepped base.
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19th-century French bronzes, particularly works associated with the Moreau family, are recognised for their naturalistic execution, fluid drapery, and romanticised classical or allegorical subjects refined during the Academic and Art Nouveau movements.

Sculptures of this period were traditionally produced using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to sharpen surface detail and the application of chemical patinas to achieve specific tonal finishes.

Authentic castings typically exhibit detailed cold-working, legible signatures matching period casts, weight appropriate for solid cast metal, and age-consistent surface patination across high points.

Position the sculpture on a mantlepiece, marble-topped console, or dedicated pedestal where directional lighting highlights its contours and metallic depth against neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, and periodically apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the patinated surface from airborne moisture and handling oxidation.
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