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Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of an Artist - After Mathurin Moreau

$4,895
21.75 in. H x 10 in. W x 10.25 in. D
Inventory Number: CC212 (a)

A large French sculptural figure of an artist or painter from the Louis XV period, mounted to a circular moulded base of faux marble painted wood.

One of a pair of bronzed and patinated spelter figures of a painter and a musician after Mathurin Moreau, c.1870.

Mathurin Moreau (18 November 1822 – 14 February 1912) was a French sculptor in the academic style - born in Dijon, first exhibited in the 1848 Salon, and finally received a medal of honor from the Salon in 1897. He was made mayor of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, and in 1912 had a street named in his honor. His father was the sculptor Jean-Baptiste-Louis-Joseph Moreau and his siblings included sculptors Hippolyte and Auguste Moreau.

Each figure has wonderful detail as shown. Signed to the base of each "Moreau Math "

With individual brass labels for " Peintre Louis XV " and " Musicien Louis XV "

Each approximately 22" High x 8 1/2" Diameter base

Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of an Artist - After Mathurin Moreau

$4,895
H 21.75 in. x W 10 in. x D 10.25 in.
Inventory Number: CC212 (a)


A large French sculptural figure of an artist or painter from the Louis XV period, mounted to a circular moulded base of faux marble painted wood.

One of a pair of bronzed and patinated spelter figures of a painter and a musician after Mathurin Moreau, c.1870.

Mathurin Moreau (18 November 1822 – 14 February 1912) was a French sculptor in the academic style - born in Dijon, first exhibited in the 1848 Salon, and finally received a medal of honor from the Salon in 1897. He was made mayor of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, and in 1912 had a street named in his honor. His father was the sculptor Jean-Baptiste-Louis-Joseph Moreau and his siblings included sculptors Hippolyte and Auguste Moreau.

Each figure has wonderful detail as shown. Signed to the base of each "Moreau Math "

With individual brass labels for " Peintre Louis XV " and " Musicien Louis XV "

Each approximately 22" High x 8 1/2" Diameter base

Details

France
Late 19th Century
Bronze, Metal, Paint, Spelter, Wood
1
Excellent
Wear commensurate with age and use
Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos.
21.75 in. H x 10 in. W x 10.25 in. D

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