Auguste Moreau Vases

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...

Bronze. Painted. Figural. 35 3/4" h x 16" w x 12" d. Condition Good condition.

Early 20th Century Teco Pottery Art Nouveau Vase by Fernand Moreau. Excellent Condition. Matte Green Glaze. Teco double stamped on base.

French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel mounted white Sèvres style vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fr...

A large French lamp sculpture by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) entitled "Charmeur" depicting a young boy, his hand on a branch on which rests two small love birds. This is Moreau's interpretation of the god Pan, a romantically mischievous imp, venerated as a fertility god...

A charming bronze statue of two children carrying a bouquet of flowers, signed Auguste Moreau (1834 -1917), 42 cm x 22 cm. Produced a short time after the death of the artist, early...

Decorate a mantel or a console with this elegant pair of antique bronze dore and marble cassolettes. Crafted in France, circa 1890, these urns stand on square marble bases with reces...

Late 19th Century Belle Époque metal sculpture of a young boy lifting a faced amphora by Auguste Moreau, France By: Auguste Moreau Material: metal Technique: cast, molded, polished,...

Large 19th century French sculpture by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) depicting a young girl, on her hand rests a small love bird. Made of spel...

Auguste Moreau bronze angel putto. Original bronze, circa 1890 by Louis Auguste Moreau, (France, 1855-1919) Depiction of a female angel with w...

Circa 1890, Webb, England. This outstanding rock crystal vase is a sophisticated illustration of Webb’s nineteenth century work. From its curvaceous baluster shape to its gorgeous Ar...