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Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century
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Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century

19th century
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A very good quality late 19th century French bronze statue entitled 'Return from fishing'

Signed: Math. Moreau

Signed Math Moreau.

Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912.

The eldest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, and brother to Auguste and Hippolte. Math debuted at the Salon in 1848, he worked for a period of time at the foundry of Val d'Osne, and in his later years became one it's administrators. Many of his works can be seen around Paris, as he worked for Saint-Augustin and Trinite´ churches, the Opera, the palais de Justice, city hall, the Tuileries and the pavillion of Marsan at the Louvre. His smaller sculptures were of staues, statuettes and groups in pleasant decorative themes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Mathurin Moreau Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA932833
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Description
A very good quality late 19th century French bronze statue entitled 'Return from fishing'

Signed: Math. Moreau

Signed Math Moreau.

Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912.

The eldest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, and brother to Auguste and Hippolte.

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Math debuted at the Salon in 1848, he worked for a period of time at the foundry of Val d'Osne, and in his later years became one it's administrators.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Many of his works can be seen around Paris, as he worked for Saint-Augustin and Trinite´ churches, the Opera, the palais de Justice, city hall, the Tuileries and the pavillion of Marsan at the Louvre. His smaller sculptures were of staues, statuettes and groups in pleasant decorative themes.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Mathurin Moreau Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA932833
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000758
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century

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A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figural sculpture depicting a barefoot fisher girl carrying a net over her shoulder and holding a woven basket on a rounded base.
Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century
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19th-century French figural bronzes are defined by detailed realism, classical proportions, and subjects drawn from everyday life, mythology, or historical genre scenes. Produced during the height of French foundry craftsmanship, these sculptures feature precise chasing work and chemical patination.

These statues were typically created using the lost-wax casting technique or sand-casting methods using copper alloy metal. Following casting, artists applied hand-tooling to refine details and treated the surface with acid-based patinas to achieve rich tones of brown, black, or green.

Authentic pieces generally feature a crisp cast signature reading Math. Moreau or M. Moreau, often accompanied by foundry stamps such as Val dOsne or Collin. Genuine works display precise hand-chased anatomical detail, balanced weight distribution, and aged patination rather than modern painted coatings.

A bronze figure functions well as a focal accent on a marble mantelpiece, mahogany sideboard, or within a formal library setting. Positioning the sculpture against light-coloured backgrounds enhances its silhouette and textural surface detail.

Dust the bronze regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. To protect the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once a year and buff gently with a clean cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners and damp environments.
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