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Fine Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator Probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau.
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Fine Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator Probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau.

19th century
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An Elegant Patinated Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, Signed Moreau Math Exposition des Beaux 1877

French circa 1877

Extremely well cast having a wonderful golden brown colour to the patinated bronze, shown standing in commanding attitude, head turned to his right with his right arm extended in gesture whilst holding a scroll in his left hand, with further scrolls beside his feet.

The base incised with the artist's name Moreau Math. Expton. des Beaux Arts 1877.

Moreau, born in Dijon in 1822, came from a distinguished family of artists with his father Jean-Baptiste Moreau being a renowned sculptor.

Mathurin earned many medals and prizes for his works at salons and international exhibitions.

Width: 10 1/4 inches - 26cm

Height: 22 inches - 56cm

Depth: 6 inches - 15cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Loveday Antiques has dated this Bronze Roman Orator Statue to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150143
Dealers Internal Reference
2925
Dealers Notes

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS

We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Payments accepted are Bank Transfer, Cheque, Major Credit Cards or Cash.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Please email or call beforehand to make an appointment.

If outside of these times again please call to make an appointment

We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.

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An Elegant Patinated Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, Signed Moreau Math Exposition des Beaux 1877

French circa 1877

Extremely well cast having a wonderful golden brown colour to the patinated bronze, shown standing in commanding attitude, head turned to his right with his right arm extended in gesture whilst holding a scroll in his left hand, with further scrolls beside his feet.

fig 1. A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing Roman orator clad in a draped toga holding a scroll on a square base.
fig 1. Fine Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator Probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau.

The base incised with the artist's name Moreau Math. Expton. des Beaux Arts 1877.

Moreau, born in Dijon in 1822, came from a distinguished family of artists with his father Jean-Baptiste Moreau being a renowned sculptor.
Loveday Antiques

Mathurin earned many medals and prizes for his works at salons and international exhibitions.

Width: 10 1/4 inches - 26cm

Height: 22 inches - 56cm

Depth: 6 inches - 15cm

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Loveday Antiques has dated this Bronze Roman Orator Statue to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150143
Dealers Internal Ref
2925
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialist furniture dealers 18th-20th century

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Trade Associations

Loveday Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing Roman orator clad in a draped toga holding a scroll on a square base.
Fine Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator Probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau.
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