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A Large Antique Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player Signed Aug. Moreau French 19thc
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A Large Antique Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player Signed Aug. Moreau French 19thc

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Large Antique Bronze Sculpture – Flute Player – Signed “Aug. Moreau” – French 19th Century

This striking bronze sculpture depicts a graceful flute player, signed “Aug. Moreau” on the base. Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) was a celebrated French sculptor renowned for his lyrical and expressive works, often inspired by music and the elegance of the Belle Époque.

Likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece may have been produced by a reputable foundry using molds based on Moreau’s original models. The bronze features a warm, well-preserved patina that enhances its depth and character.

Details:

• Artist: Auguste Moreau (1834–1917)

• Signature: “Aug. Moreau” on base

• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century

• Material: Bronze

• Patina: Warm, original finish

• Dimensions: Approx. 87 × 21 × 22 cm

• Weight: Approx. 11.9 kg

A fine example of French decorative art, this sculpture captures both the elegance of the subject and the artistry of one of France’s most beloved sculptors. Perfect for collectors of Belle Époque or classical bronzes.

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

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Large Antique Bronze Sculpture – Flute Player – Signed “Aug. Moreau” – French 19th Century

This striking bronze sculpture depicts a graceful flute player, signed “Aug. Moreau” on the base.

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Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) was a celebrated French sculptor renowned for his lyrical and expressive works, often inspired by music and the elegance of the Belle Époque.
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fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing young boy playing two flutes upon a naturalistic base.
fig 1. A Large Antique Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player Signed Aug. Moreau French 19thc

Likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece may have been produced by a reputable foundry using molds based on Moreau’s original models. The bronze features a warm, well-preserved patina that enhances its depth and character.

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing young boy playing two flutes upon a naturalistic base.
fig 2. A Large Antique Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player Signed Aug. Moreau French 19thc

Details:

• Artist: Auguste Moreau (1834–1917)

• Signature: “Aug. Moreau” on base

• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century

• Material: Bronze

• Patina: Warm, original finish

• Dimensions: Approx. 87 × 21 × 22 cm

fig 3. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing young boy playing two flutes upon a naturalistic base.
fig 3. A Large Antique Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player Signed Aug. Moreau French 19thc

• Weight: Approx. 11.9 kg

A fine example of French decorative art, this sculpture captures both the elegance of the subject and the artistry of one of France’s most beloved sculptors. Perfect for collectors of Belle Époque or classical bronzes.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlute player motif, naturalistic tree stump base, draped loincloth, textured hair

This large antique French sculpture depicts a young boy playing two flutes while standing upon a naturalistic tree stump base. Signed by Auguste Moreau on the base, the nineteenth-century piece is crafted from patinated metal in a dark brown tone. The figure wears a draped loincloth and has textured hair, holding a flute in each hand up to his mouth. The bronze has a warm, well-preserved original finish with visible greenish highlights and highlights of lighter golden bronze on the contours of the body and base. Measuring 87 cm in height by 21 cm in width and 22 cm in depth, the sculpture weighs 11.9 kg. Suitable for display in a classical interior or a French chateau setting, this figurative artwork works well placed upon a mantelpiece, sideboard or display table. The substantial weight provides stability for standalone placement on flat horizontal surfaces. Collectors of nineteenth-century French decorative art and classical bronzes use such figures to add traditional character to formal reception rooms, studies or entrance halls, positioning them as focal points among period furnishings and antiques.

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During the 19th century, French sculptors produced fine figurative bronze works using precise casting methods, often depicting classical, mythological, or romanticised figures with chemical patination.

Sculptures of this period were cast in copper alloy bronze using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and patination to achieve deep colouration.

Authentic pieces display crisp surface detailing from original hand-chasing, artist signatures cast directly into the metal, and age-appropriate surface oxidation rather than modern spray finishes.

A dark bronze figure makes a compelling focal point when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or within a lit bookcase to contrast against contemporary surfaces.

Remove dust using a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patina from air exposure and fingerprints.
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