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A Large Bronze Sculpture of Cupid by Louis Auguste Moreau Signed Ca 19th Century
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A Large Bronze Sculpture of Cupid by Louis Auguste Moreau Signed Ca 19th Century

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A Large Bronze Sculpture of Cupid by Louis Auguste Moreau Signed

Ca 19th Century

A lage very fine late 19th Century bronze figure of a Cupid., exhibting excellent rich brown variegated patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed ?A Moreau & stamped Societe des Bronzes.

Very good overall condition with no faults and ready to exhibit.

Size: Height: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)

Auguste Moreau (born 22 February 1834 in Dijon , the death 11 November 1917 in Malesherbes) was a French sculptor. The third son of sculptor and painter Jean Baptiste Moreau and the younger brother of sculptor Hippolyte Moreau and Mathurin Moreau, Auguste initiated himself to sculpture along with his older brother Mathurin. His subjects were primarily genre scenes, pastorals, and allegories; his style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynasty. The similitude of names sometimes provokes confusion in the attribution of certain works signed

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Cupid Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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A Large Bronze Sculpture of Cupid by Louis Auguste Moreau Signed

Ca 19th Century

A lage very fine late 19th Century bronze figure of a Cupid.

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, exhibting excellent rich brown variegated patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed ?A Moreau & stamped Societe des Bronzes.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting a winged Cupid standing on a naturalistic base mounted on a polished marble plinth.
fig 1. A Large Bronze Sculpture of Cupid by Louis Auguste Moreau Signed Ca 19th Century

Very good overall condition with no faults and ready to exhibit.

Size: Height: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)

Auguste Moreau (born 22 February 1834 in Dijon , the death 11 November 1917 in Malesherbes) was a French sculptor. The third son of sculptor and painter Jean Baptiste Moreau and the younger brother of sculptor Hippolyte Moreau and Mathurin Moreau, Auguste initiated himself to sculpture along with his older brother Mathurin. His subjects were primarily genre scenes, pastorals, and allegories; his style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynasty. The similitude of names sometimes provokes confusion in the attribution of certain works signed

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Cupid Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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19th-century French bronze sculpture was defined by high technical skill in foundry casting, detailed hand-chasing, and themes drawing from classical mythology, romanticism, and natural forms.

These sculptures were cast using copper alloy bronze, finished with patinas to create varied tones, and frequently mounted onto solid marble or onyx bases.

Authentic pieces generally display precise casting details, artist or foundry signatures, crisp cold-chasing work, and natural patina wear corresponding with historic age.

A classical bronze sculpture functions well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, console table, or library desk, where its deep tones contrast with modern neutral walls or complement dark timber furniture.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination from oxidation, avoiding harsh chemical sprays.
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