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A Superb Bronze Bust of a Roman Emperor by French Sculptor Mathurin Moreau
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A Superb Bronze Bust of a Roman Emperor by French Sculptor Mathurin Moreau

19th century
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A stunning bronze bust of a Roman emperor by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau who was born in Dijon and worked in France between 1822 and 1912 sculpting in the academic style he finally recieved a medal. This particular bronze was exhibited in Des Beuux Arts in Paris. The bronze is signed Moreau Math. Ex. Des Beaux Arts Hors Concours

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.3cm (13.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Roman Emperor Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

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A stunning bronze bust of a Roman emperor by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau who was born in Dijon and worked in France between 1822 and 1912 sculpting in the academic style he finally recieved a medal. This particular bronze was exhibited in Des Beuux Arts in Paris. The bronze is signed Moreau Math. Ex. Des Beaux Arts Hors Concours
Height
34.3cm (13.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Roman Emperor Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

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A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base.
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Archive I A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base.

A Superb Bronze Bust of a Roman Emperor by French Sculptor Mathurin Moreau

Archive II A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base. View II
Archive III A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base. View III
Archive IV A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base. View IV
Archive V A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base. View V
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A patinated dark bronze bust depicting a classical Roman emperor with short curled hair and a draped toga, mounted on a turned circular socle and square base.
A superb bronze bust of a Roman Emperor by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau
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Neoclassical bronze busts draw inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring idealised facial features, realistic draping of garments such as togas, and classical proportions popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Most 19th-century French bronzes were created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique, after which artisans hand-chased details into the metal and applied chemical patinas to achieve specific surface tones.

Period bronzes typically display refined detail in the hair and drapery, evidence of hand-tooling, substantial weight, founder marks or sculptor signatures, and natural surface patination accumulated over time.

A classical bronze sculpture serves as a focal point when placed on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or sturdy bookshelf, providing historical weight and textural contrast within modern minimalist or academia-inspired rooms.

Keep bronze items in a dry indoor environment, dust them regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and handling.
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