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Late 19th Century French Spelter Figure of Young Male Water Carrier Signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
LVS Decorative Arts
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Late 19th Century French Spelter Figure of Young Male Water Carrier Signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

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A late 19th century (circa 1890) French patinated bronzed spelter figure of young male water carrier signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917).

This figure portrays a young boy struggling to carry a heavy pot of water which appears to be leaking, standing on a naturalistic base.

The figure is signed to the base 'Auguste Moreau', also with Paris foundry stamp.

Auguste Moreau was the third son of the sculptor and painter, Jean Baptiste Moreau: all three of his sons became sculptors and Auguste regularly exhibited at The Salon in Paris.

This figure is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Auguste Moreau Spelter Figure to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA788571
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1252
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Description
A late 19th century (circa 1890) French patinated bronzed spelter figure of young male water carrier signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917).
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This figure portrays a young boy struggling to carry a heavy pot of water which appears to be leaking, standing on a naturalistic base.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. Late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a young male water carrier holding a jug over his shoulder on a naturalistic base.
fig 1. Late 19th Century French Spelter Figure of Young Male Water Carrier Signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

The figure is signed to the base 'Auguste Moreau', also with Paris foundry stamp.

Auguste Moreau was the third son of the sculptor and painter, Jean Baptiste Moreau: all three of his sons became sculptors and Auguste regularly exhibited at The Salon in Paris.

This figure is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Auguste Moreau Spelter Figure to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA788571
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1252
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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Archive I Late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a young male water carrier holding a jug over his shoulder on a naturalistic base.

Late 19th Century French Spelter Figure of Young Male Water Carrier Signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

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Late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a young male water carrier holding a jug over his shoulder on a naturalistic base.
Late 19th century French spelter figure of young male water carrier signed Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a young male water carrier holding a jug over his shoulder on a naturalistic base.
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Spelter, known in France as regule, became widely popular during the late 19th century as an accessible alternative to heavy bronze for producing decorative classical and allegorical figures.

Spelter figures were cast using a zinc-based alloy poured into multi-piece moulds, then hand-chased and finished with cold-painted bronzed patinas or electroplated coatings.

Authentic pieces feature sharp cast details, a lighter weight compared to cast bronze, soft surface wear revealing a silver-grey metal underneath, and artist signatures or foundry stamps cast directly into the base.

Display the sculpture on a marble console table, dark wood sideboard, or mantelpiece to allow its classical silhouette and bronzed tone to contrast against neutral walls.

Dust the figure using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or harsh solvents that could remove the original patinated surface.
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