Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century

About the Item

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1 Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical School.
  • Creator:
    Auguste Moreau (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A15621stDibs: LU950621734022
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique French Art Nouveau Alabaster Portrait Bust 19th C
    Located in London, GB
    This is beautiful antique French Art Nouveau alabaster shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, Circa 1890 in date. The stylized Art Nouveau face and body has been sensitively modelled in alabaster on a shaped floral base. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 64 x Width 38 x Depth 22 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 9 inches Alabaster - is a name applied to varieties of two distinct minerals, when used as a material: gypsum and calcite also known as onyx-marble, Egyptian alabaster or Oriental alabaster. In general, but not always, ancient Alabaster...
    Category

    Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Marble

  • Antique Italian Marble Bust of Greek God Apollo Belvedere 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    A beautifully sculpted Italian marble bust of the famous Greek god Apollo of Belvedere, on a socle stand, circa 1870 in date. This beautifully carved Carrara marble bust was created...
    Category

    Antique 1870s Busts

    Materials

    Marble

  • Antique Bronze Bust Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is an impressive bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul, Mid 19th century in date. The exquisite black patina bust features Napoleon...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Antique Marble Bust of Iullette by Prof G.Bessi Early 20th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is beautiful antique white and grey marble shoulder length bust of Iullette, a beautiful maiden, by Professore Giuseppe Bessi, circa 1900 in date. Her dress with chased detai...
    Category

    Antique Early 1900s Italian Busts

    Materials

    Marble

  • Antique Alabaster Portrait Bust of Philip V of Spain, Early 20th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is beautiful antique carved alabaster shoulder length bust of Philip V of Spain, after the antique and early 20th century in date. The superb bust of King Philip V, with long a curls wig, draped with full body armour is mounted on a dark grey stepped square plinth which is inscribed to the reverse 0.48 and bearing a factory seal stamp with the Royal crown. A similar marble bust on pedestal...
    Category

    Vintage 1920s Spanish Busts

    Materials

    Alabaster

  • Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is a beautiful Italian white Carrara marble profile bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius, dating from the mid-19th century. The sensitively carved Grand Tour plaque...
    Category

    Antique 1850s Italian Busts

    Materials

    Marble

You May Also Like
  • Beautiful Sculpture Auguste MOREAU "Vici" 19th Century
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Auguste MOREAU "Vici" 19th Century Brown and gold patinated bronze Titled on the base, signed Aug Moreau and stamped "Fabrication française, Made in France, Paris". H. 32 cm origina...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Woman with Roses Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Lisbon, PT
    A Woman with Roses 19th Century spelter statue and column of a young woman in a flowing dress, rose garland on her head and rose on her lapel, a floral motif, signed“Aug Moreau” on t...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Spelter

  • An Antique French Bronze signed Auguste Moreau, Late 19th Century
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Lambertville, NJ
    A late 19th Century Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture of a young boy with instrument. Artist signed Auguste Morea, with the French bronze hallmark on base. 24 inches tall
    Category

    Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • 19th CENTURY AUGUSTE MOREAU'S BRONZE STATUETTE DIONYSUS CHILD
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Firenze, FI
    Important lost wax cast bronze sculpture with dark patina depicting Dionysus as a child. The god holds his characteristic attributes in his hands: a laurel branch in his left hand, s...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • 19th Century Small Bronze Statuette of a Putti by Auguste Moreau
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
    Cute little bronze statue by the famous French sculptor Auguste Moreau. The figurine represents a small cherub sitting on a shell. The figurine is very detailed and beautifully refined. The bronze has a beautiful old patina and stands on a simple pedestal...
    Category

    Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Griotte Marble, Bronze

  • Queen of the Fields Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
    By Auguste Moreau
    Located in Lisbon, PT
    A late 19th Century Belle Époque spelter statue and column of Queen of the Fields / Reine Des Pres, a young woman in a flowing dress with a wheat arrangement in her hand. Signed “Aug...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Spelter

Recently Viewed

View All