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Bronze Sculpture of David by Louis Auguste Moreau
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Bronze Sculpture of David by Louis Auguste Moreau

19th century
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Louis Auguste Moreau

French, (1855-1919)

David

Bronze, signed

Height: 7.5 inches (19cm)

Width: 3.25 inches (8cm)

Depth: 3 inches (8cm)

Louis Auguste Moreau was born in Dijon, France in 1855 into a family of sculptors. He was the son of Auguste Moreau and brother of Hyppolyte Moreau. His uncles Marthurin Moreau and Hyppolyte-Francois Moreau were also sculptors. He was tutored by his father and also studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and also at the Exposition Universelle, winning a number of prizes. He specialised in allegorical and classical groups as well as well-known figures. Moreau went into partnership with his brother Hyppolyte for a time to produce decorative sculptures and created the L&F Moreau signature. He died in France in 1919.

An example of his work can be found in the Perigord Museum of Art, France.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Benton Fine Art has dated this Bronze Sculpture of David to the 1890s.

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Description
Louis Auguste Moreau

French, (1855-1919)

David

Bronze, signed

Height: 7.5 inches (19cm)

Width: 3.25 inches (8cm)

Depth: 3 inches (8cm)

Louis Auguste Moreau was born in Dijon, France in 1855 into a family of sculptors. He was the son of Auguste Moreau and brother of Hyppolyte Moreau. His uncles Marthurin Moreau and Hyppolyte-Francois Moreau were also sculptors. He was tutored by his father and also studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and also at the Exposition Universelle, winning a number of prizes. He specialised in allegorical and classical groups as well as well-known figures.

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Moreau went into partnership with his brother Hyppolyte for a time to produce decorative sculptures and created the L&F Moreau signature.
Benton Fine Art

He died in France in 1919.

An example of his work can be found in the Perigord Museum of Art, France.

© Benton Fine Art

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Benton Fine Art has dated this Bronze Sculpture of David to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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Nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures are defined by their anatomical precision, classical subject matter, and technical casting excellence. Foundries across France utilized lost-wax and sand-casting techniques to produce detailed figures finished with varied chemical patinas.

Bronze figures were created by pouring molten copper alloy into moulds made from master wax or clay models. Once cooled, the bronze surface was hand-chased to refine details and treated with heat and chemical solutions to create a durable, colored patina.

Authentic period bronzes typically feature crisp hand-chased detail, clear foundry stamps or artist signatures cast into the metal, and genuine surface oxidation. Weight and seam construction along the base also indicate traditional casting methods.

A classical bronze figure functions as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. Placing dark patinated metal against neutral walls or wood panelling creates depth and visual balance within contemporary or traditional schemes.

Patinated bronze should be dusted regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. To protect the finish, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, keeping the item away from damp conditions or harsh chemical cleaners.
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