Mathurin Moreau Art
French, 1822-1912
Mathurin Moreau was a renowned French sculptor born on November 18, 1822, in Dijon, France, into a family of artists. He was the son of sculptor Jean-Baptiste Moreau and the brother of sculptors Hippolyte and Auguste Moreau, thus part of a dynasty that significantly influenced French sculpture in the 19th century.
Educated at the École des Beaux-Arts under the tutelage of Étienne-Jules Ramey and Augustin-Alexandre Dumont, Moreau went on to become a prominent figure in the French art scene. He was known for his exceptional skills in crafting bronze sculptures, which are among the most celebrated aspects of his artistic legacy.
Moreau debuted at the Salon in 1848 and rapidly gained acclaim. His works often depicted allegorical figures, mythological scenes, and typical rural life, capturing both the idealistic beauty and the detailed realism that were hallmarks of the period's sculpture. Many of his bronzes were cast by the famous Val d'Osne foundry, which helped ensure the high quality of his pieces. The foundry was known for its superb craftsmanship and was one of the primary mediums for Moreau’s creations.
Throughout his career, Mathurin Moreau received numerous awards, including a medal of honor at the Exposition Universelle in 1878. He was also made a Knight of the Legion of Honor in 1865 and rose to become an officer of the order in 1885. His artworks were not only celebrated in France but also internationally, as his bronzes found homes in diverse locations, from Parisian squares to foreign collections.
Moreau's works are characterized by their classical style, attention to detail, and the expressive beauty of their subjects. Some of his notable bronze sculptures include allegorical representations such as "La Danse" and "L’Eau". These pieces exemplify his ability to translate ethereal themes into tangible beauty, making his sculptures highly sought after by collectors and museums worldwide.
Mathurin Moreau passed away in 1912, leaving behind a rich legacy of artistic achievement that continues to be celebrated and revered in the art world today. His sculptures, especially his bronzes, remain valuable for their artistic and historical significance, often fetching high prices at auctions and retaining a place of prominence in collections of 19th-century French art.to
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Artist: Mathurin Moreau
Mathurin Moreau Patinated Bronze of a Génie and Science .
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figural grouping of a Génie and Science, a woman guided by an angel with outstretched wings by Mathurin Moreau, a celebrated and decorated French sculptor whose talents most f...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1912)
‘La Libellule’
signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’
27.5 in. 11.5 in. x 15 in.
Notes: A fine quality Art Nouveau allegoric...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Mathurin Moreau Triumph of Flora Bronze
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912)
The Triumph of Flora
Female figural statue of Flora and two putti resting on a rouge marble base.
Bronze and Rouge Marble
signed 'Math. Morea...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Mathurin Moreau Bronze Mother and Child Statue
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1912)
Signed ‘Math.Moreau’
36 in. x 14 1/2 in.
Notes: Fine Quality Patinated Bronze Group of a Mother and Child
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Marie de' Medici
By Mathurin Moreau
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Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, was a French sculptor in the classic academic style. His father was also a sculptor and his siblings. Mathurin first received a medal at the Salon in 1848,...
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Late 19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Fine Patinated bronze Flore et Zephyr Statue by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU (FRENCH, 1822-1912)
Flore et Zephyr
Signed 'Mthrin Moreau' (to the base), rotating socle applied with engrave plaquette 'FLORE ET ZEPHIR / PAR Mathurin MOREAU / MEDAI...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Silvered Bronze Figure of Psyche
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1914)
Silvered Bronze Figure of Psyche
Silvered bronze; Signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’
30 3/8 x 15 x 13 inches
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Late 19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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THE SPRING
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful La Belle Epoque marble in nive vintage condition.
Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) was a French sculptor in the academic style. He was born in Dijon, first exhibited in the 1848 Salon, and finally received a medal of honor...
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"Sharing Water with the Birds" Bronze Statue by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
A beauty sits on a rock, pouring water from a jug onto the rock beside her. Two birds play in the water as it cascades down the rock. The woman wears a crown of foliage and a piece o...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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French Patinated Bronze Figural Group on Bronze by Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU (French, 1822-1914)
Signed: ‘Moreau’
19th Century
31 1/2 in. x 20 in.
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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A Fine Mathurin Moreau Patinated Bronze Group
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU (French, 1822-1912)
Signed: ‘Mat. Moreau, hors concours’
19th Century
31 1/2 in. x 15 in.
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1912)
‘La Libellule’
signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’
27 1/2 in. 11 1/2 in. x 15 in.
Notes: A fine quality Art Nouveau alleg...
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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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Le Rêve du Poète
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1912)
Le Rêve du Poète
Circa 1860, Patinated bronze; Signed ‘math moreau’ and Inscribed REVE DU POETE par MTH MOREAU, MEDAILL...
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1860s Mathurin Moreau Art
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Bronze Group of Dancing Beauties
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU
French, (1822-1914)
Pair of Bronze Group of Dancing Beauties
Patinated bronze; Signed ‘Moreau Math; Math Moreau’
19 3/4 x 9 inches
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Late 19th Century Mathurin Moreau Art
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