SUPERB GENUINE AUGUSTE MOREAU ANTIQUE SPELTER YOUNG MAIDEN FIGURINE
STATUE ON WOOD STAND SIGNED AUGUSTE MOREAU FRENCH 1834-1917 RARE
Auguste Moreau is known for Art Nouveau maiden figures sculpture.
Auguste Moreau was born in Paris in 1834, the youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau.
He studied with his father and also under Aimé Millet, Augustin Drumont and Jean Thomas.
Auguste have become renowned for the quality and the beauty of his figurative sculpture.
In 1861, Auguste made his debut at the Salon where he would exhibit regularly until 1913.
His subjects were primarily young maidens sensuously clad in swirling diaphanous dress
and usually decorated with flowers and birds
His style was realistic and graceful.
In excellent vintage condition see pictures pls
This is a fine 19th century antique cast spelter statue with painted bronze finish
figurine holding a basket with flowers standing on stain wooden base
Size: 45cm (18'' ) height x 19cm (7.5'' ) diameter, weight 3kg(6 lbs)approxx
Superb French Spelter Figurine statue great addition for any collection.