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19th Century Bronze Statue of Aurora on Her Chariot. Aug. Moreau
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19th Century Bronze Statue of Aurora on Her Chariot. Aug. Moreau

19th century
Description

The Chariot of Aurora. Aurora the goddess of dawn shown in her chariot, accompanied by the hours and heralded by Apollo; Gilded and patinated.

Signed; Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was a famous sculptor of France. He was born in 1834 in Paris. He was the son of Jean-Baptiste Moreau.

Batch 65 60982 CYSZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Aurora Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA902481
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PMA001951
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The Chariot of Aurora.
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Aurora the goddess of dawn shown in her chariot, accompanied by the hours and heralded by Apollo; Gilded and patinated.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Signed; Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was a famous sculptor of France. He was born in 1834 in Paris. He was the son of Jean-Baptiste Moreau.

Batch 65 60982 CYSZN

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Aurora Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA902481
Dealers Internal Ref
PMA001951
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub.
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub.

19th Century Bronze Statue of Aurora on Her Chariot. Aug. Moreau

Archive II A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View II
Archive III A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub. View VIII
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub.
19th Century Bronze statue of Aurora on her chariot. Aug. Moreau
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Aurora draped in flowing fabric atop a shell-shaped chariot with a cherub.
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Nineteenth-century French allegorical sculptures frequently depicted personifications of abstract concepts, natural elements, or classical mythological figures such as Aurora. Produced during the Beaux-Arts and Romantic eras, these works emphasised fluid movement, elaborate drapery, and narrative storytelling.

These sculptures were typically cast in solid bronze using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting technique. Following the casting process, artisan chasers refined the surface details by hand before applying chemical patinas to achieve rich, dark brown or greenish tones.

Authentic period castings display sharp, crisp detail in areas like hair, fingertips, and fabric folds due to skilled cold-chasing. Look for period-appropriate foundry stamps, artist inscriptions cast directly into the metal base, and natural wear patterns on high-relief edges.

A bronze figure functions well as a focal accent on a marble-topped sideboard, a hallway console, or inside a grand bookcase. Juxtaposing dark patinated bronze against minimalist backdrops or modern timber furniture enhances its historic silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a natural bristle brush to clear crevices. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or abrasive polishes; a thin coat of microcrystalline wax applied annually will protect the original patina from oxidation.
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