� Louis-Auguste Moreau was born into a family of famous sculptors, including his uncles Mathurin Moreau and Hyppolyte F Moreau. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and also at the Exposition Universelle where he won many prizes. He specialised in allegorical and classical figures.� This original Bel Epoque bronze group depicts a maiden, adorned with a gilded star, on naturalistic base, rose in one hand and in the other, holds a gilded sickle. A putto is tugging at her drapery and another is at her feet with bow and arrow.� It represents one of his most beautiful Salon prize winning works (1894). Louis -Auguste rendition of a beautiful female face is superb and outshone most of his contemporaries.� This original bronze is signed at the base and it sits on an integral gilt bronze plinth which is centred to the front by a plaque inscribed �Nuit D�ete� par Louis Auguste Moreau (Salon de 1894)� In superb original patinated condition with no damage and has been treated with Renaissance micro crystalline wax polish originally formulated for the British Museum that gives a superb protective sheen.� Delivery UK �90. Please ask for Export Quote.**************************************Shipping Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain�s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.**************************************Restoration and Presented ConditionI do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value. Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standard...