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Bronze by Math, Moreau, Girl Picking Cherries
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Signed: Math. Moreau.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze by Math, Moreau, Girl Picking Cherries
Bronze by Math, Moreau, Girl Picking Cherries
$12,407
H 37.01 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Math. Moreau Bronze Statue of a Lady Spinning
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century bronze statue of a seated women spinning cotton, signed Math
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Math. Moreau Bronze Statue of a Lady Spinning
Math. Moreau Bronze Statue of a Lady Spinning
$5,238
H 28.35 in W 13 in D 11.82 in
Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
: Math. Moreau Signed Math Moreau. Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912. The eldest son of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century
Math. Moreau Bronze Fisher Girl, 19th Century
$17,232
H 40.16 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in
Woman, France, Material, Bronze and Marble, Sign, Math. Moreau Hors concours
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bronze Sculpture. Moreau Mathurin Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) was a French sculptor of the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Figure of "Danseuse a La Lyre" by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
raised holding a lyre, signed "Math. Moreau/Hors Concours" and stamped "MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR," with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lovely Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a woman in a vineyard carrying grapes. Signed Math Moreau on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Woman Glancing by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Long Island City, NY
Math Moreau Mathurin Moreau born 1822, died 1912 The eldest son of sculptor and painter Jean
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Maiden, Signed Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century white Carrara marble statue of a beautiful young maiden, signed Math
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Set of Four Antique Ormolu Roundels by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
backdrops. Each roundel is signed ‘Math. Moreau’ along the lower border. With their impressive
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu

Bronze sculpture “The Source”, by M. Moreau – Mid-19th century
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in HÉRIC, FR
artist's signature "Math. Moreau" on the base and rests on a rotating base. Mathurin Moreau is a renowned
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub Centrepiece by Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
‘Math. Moreau’, the superb quality of the antique makes it a distinguished and timeless addition to any
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze, Ormolu

"Les Roses" French Gilt Bronze & Marble Figural Centerpiece By Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
nameplate inscribed Les Roses and Math. Moreau (Hors Concours). Additional gilt bronze floral elements
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mathurin Moreau Bronze & Marble Figural Clock
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Astoria, NY
19th century, surmounted by two embracing muses, on a circular base, signed "Moreau. Math. Hors
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mathurin Moreau "Girl with Umbrella" Bronze Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Astoria, NY
down at a crab by her feet, bearing signature "Moreau Math Scpt" to base, circa late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Exotic Gilt And Silvered Bronze By Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
up with the bird perched in her right hand, her head turned, on naturalistic base, signed Moreau Math
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of an Artist, After Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Austin, TX
wonderful detail as shown. Signed to the base of each "Moreau Math" With individual brass labels for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Spelter

Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of a Musician, After Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Austin, TX
wonderful detail as shown. Signed to the base of each "Moreau Math " With individual brass labels for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Spelter

Pair Of 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Young Girls By Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
quality and beautiful image. Each signed at base, Moreau, Math. Hors Concours. Mathurin Moreau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of Roman Emperor by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
'Moreau Math'. The contrapposto pose continued to be a posture revered by sculptors for centuries to
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust Signed by Mathurin Moreau on Griotte Marble Base
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
harmonious and noble visual impact. Signed “Moreau Math.” on the back, this piece exemplifies the lyrical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Fine Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator Probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau.
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Benington, Herts
-1912, Signed Moreau Math Exposition des Beaux 1877 French circa 1877 Extremely well cast having a
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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. The bronze is signed Moreau Math Hors Concourse on the base and has the foundry stamp at the back also
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Paris Porcelain Sculpture Portrait of a Woman " Grappilleuse" Signed
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
is signed at the base " Math. ren Moreau". in cast and stamped " Paris" depicting a young woman
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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Elegant 19th Century French Bronze Titled ‘Summer’ Signed Math Moreau
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century French bronze titled ‘Summer’ Signed Math Moreau. A neoclassical
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Figure of a Maiden Filling a Jug by a Fountain by Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 19th century bronze figure of a girl by a fountain filling a jug. Signed Moreau Math
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of Queen Elizabeth 1 by Math. Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century bronze study of Queen Elizabeth 1, signed; Moreau Mathurin, 1822-1912.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"La Source" by Mathurin Moreau, France, 19th century
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, “La Source” by Mathurin Moreau France, mid 19th century Signed on the base Math
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Mathurin Moreau Signed and Stamped, circa 1890
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Nouveau sculpture of a field worker sharpening his scythe. Solid bronze. Signed Math Moreau
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Study Entitled 'A La Fountaine' by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
brown patina and fine detail, signed Math Moreau, with foundry mark and impressed date of 1898.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Figural Ormolu Candelabras after Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Astoria, NY
figures after Mathurin Moreau. Made in the early 20th century and inscribed "Math. Moreau" with foundry
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

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Stone, Ormolu

Marble sculpture signed Mathurin Moreau, "Nymphe à la Fontaine"
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
basin hides an observing Amur. The marble is signed Math Moreau on the base. The marble rests on a
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Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Impressive bronze sculpture of a nymph by Mathurin Moreau, 1865.
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mathurin Moreau, (France 1822-1912) Signature and Marks : Math. Moreau. and the Colin foundry mark. A
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Bust depicting the goddess Diana
Located in London, GB
"Math. Moreau," cast by Houdin. Bust mounted on a "giallo di Siena" marble socle with bronze plate
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

French Bronze Bust depicting the goddess Diana
French Bronze Bust depicting the goddess Diana
H 25.2 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Bisque Group Le Passage du Guet by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Mathurin Moreau, (1822-1912). The bisque is signed and dated: Math Moreau 1910. The subject is close to
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze “La Reconnaissance” by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
bronze base, signed Math Moreau, and inscribed on title badge to the front. Mathurin Moreau (French
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Sculpture Signed Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
cantral pillar. The subject features fine details, and is signed on the base by the artist, Math Moreau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze “Hirondelles” by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
with excellent hand finished detail and rich colour. Raised on a rotating base, signed Math Moreau
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze "the Dove" signed Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Beaux-Arts". The terrace is signed Math. Moreau and bears the stamp of the founder Société des bronzes
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Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze "the Dove" signed Mathurin Moreau
Bronze "the Dove" signed Mathurin Moreau
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Classical Spelter Table Lamp Figures
Located in London, GB
Nouveau light figures. Stamped Comedie & Musique (Par Math Moreau) Hors Concours on brass plates at the
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Spelter

Bronze Statue “La Source” by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
a spring using a shell as her cup. The sculpture is set on a terraced, circular base. Signed: "Math
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mathurin Moreau : "Nymphe Fluviale" Bronze Patiné, Fonte Colin, Fin Xixème
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
fondeur Colin / Old bronze cast Signé "Moreau Math." et cachet du fondeur "E.Colin & Cie Paris
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze figure of Diana goddess of the Hunt, signed Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
she has just sent. The sculpture is signed "Moreau Math. Hors concours" on the base. The statue rests
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Young Woman at the Fountain" Bronze by Mathurin Moreau, France 19th Century
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Signed "Moreau Math" and foundry mark "E.COLIN Paris" Measures: Height. 61 cm, diameter 21 cm.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin Moreau, a Bronze Sculpture La Torche 'the Torch'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patina, finely cast and chiseled, signed Math Moreau Hors Concours Height to top of wing 29 in
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Authentic Bronze Sculpture of L'aurore by Mathurin Moreau, circa 1880
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Shippensburg, PA
along the lower edge "Math Moreau" in his typical script. Her tiny wings project from her uncovered back
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Antique 1880s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Late-19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "La Source” by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
finished detail and rich colour, signed Math Moreau ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 49 cm Condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Statue Venus with Cupid's Arrows by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
. This bronze sculpture is signed on the border: Moreau Math scpt [Moreau Mathurin sculpsit], circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin Moreau, La Rosée, Large Statue of a Winged Female Figure
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Heukelum, NL
was made by the famous French artist Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912). It is signed "Math Moreau" and has
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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Gold

L'Echo
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
marble base, signed Math Moreau, inscribed Hors Concours and with Medaille d'Honneur stamp. References
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

L'Echo
L'Echo
H 24.81 in
Grand Tour bronze of Apollo, God of music, light, and reason
Located in Hudson, NY
french sculptor Math Moreau, with a foundry mark. Apollo, like his twin Artemis, was the son of Zeus and
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Young Maiden Feeding a Bird
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
Mathurin Moreau (1822 - 1912) French, this striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Art Nouveau Bronzed Figural Lamp, Math. Moreau
Located in Miami, FL
Large Art Nouveau bronzed figural lamp, Math. Moreau, titled: "Lafauvetts"
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

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Math Moreau For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the math moreau you’re looking for. Frequently made of bronze, metal and paint, every math moreau was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a math moreau — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each math moreau bearing Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one math moreau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mathurin Moreau produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Math Moreau?

The average selling price for a math moreau at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $1,300 on the low end and $37,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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