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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890
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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, Circa 1890 in date.

The face and body has been sensitively modelled in carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders.

There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23

Dimensions in inches:

Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1

Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919,

was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his fatherAuguste Moreau,he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France.

Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy).

Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical School.

Our reference: A1562

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Carrara Marble Portrait Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA757845
Dealers Internal Reference
A1562
Description
This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, Circa 1890 in date.
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The face and body has been sensitively modelled in carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A carved white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young woman with delicate flowers in her hair and dynamic drapery.
fig 1. Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A carved white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young woman with delicate flowers in her hair and dynamic drapery.
fig 2. Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

Dimensions in cm:

Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23

Dimensions in inches:

Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1

Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919,

was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his fatherAuguste Moreau,he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France.

fig 3. A carved white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young woman with delicate flowers in her hair and dynamic drapery.
fig 3. Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy).

Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical School.

Our reference: A1562

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Carrara Marble Portrait Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA757845
Dealers Internal Ref
A1562
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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCarrara Marble, Marble
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsFloral adornments, Carved drapery, Idealised features, Sweeping hair
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This antique French Art Nouveau portrait bust depicts a young maiden with idealised features, created around 1890 from white Carrara marble. The carved sculpture shows a female figure with her head tilted to the right, loose sweeping hair tied back with a flower in the locks, and floral adornments and carved drapery embellishing the shoulders and chest. The smooth finish highlights the realistic modelling of the facial expression and flowing garments. Signed by the sculptor Auguste Moreau, the piece measures 53 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. In a modern interior, this sculpture sits gracefully on a mantelpiece or a console table in a living room, hallway, or study. The traditional French chateau design aesthetic brings classic elegance to domestic settings, pairing well with period furniture and neutral decorative schemes. The neutral white colour scheme of the marble integrates easily into existing interior palettes while adding a focal point to the room.

FAQs

Late 19th-century Art Nouveau marble portrait busts often feature idealised human forms, naturalistic floral motifs, fluid drapery, and organic curves popularised in French sculpture during the Belle Epoque.

Sculptors typically carved fine white Carrara or statuary marble using hand chisels, point chisels, and rasps, finishing surfaces with fine abrasives to achieve translucent skin textures contrasted against detailed drapery.

Authentic period pieces generally display hand-chiselled undercuts, natural soft patination from age rather than uniform mechanical etching, and signatures incised directly into the marble base or back.

A marble portrait bust serves as an elegant focal point when positioned on a mantelpiece, a dark wood pedestal, or a credenza, offering striking contrast against contemporary backdrop paint tones or gallery displays.

Dust marble regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Avoid acidic, bleach-based, or abrasive cleaners, utilizing only distilled water with a tiny amount of neutral pH soap for gentle spot cleaning.
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