Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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.

Artist: Mathurin Moreau

Mathurin MoreauA Fine Mathurin Moreau Patinated Bronze Group, 19th century

$12,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauBeautiful late 19th-century bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau, 1895

$9,808

Beautiful late 19th-century bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful late 19th-century bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau "YOUNG WOMAN ON A ROCK" BY MATHURIN MOREAU (1822-1912) Young girl with a broken jug, Bronze circa 1880/1890, France ...

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Late 19th Century Jugendstil Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture, 19th century

$16,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauSilvered Bronze Figure of Psyche, Circa 1890

$18,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauLe Rêve du Poète, Circa 1860

$26,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMathurin Moreau Triumph of Flora Bronze

$16,800

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMathurin Moreau Patinated Bronze of a Génie and Science .

$12,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMarie de' Medici

$6,860

Marie de' Medici

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauFrench Patinated Bronze Figural Group on Bronze by Moreau, 19th century

$14,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture, 19th century

$16,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauFine Patinated bronze Flore et Zephyr Statue by Mathurin Moreau

$18,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauBronze Group of Dancing Beauties, Circa 1890

$12,500

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin Moreau"Sharing Water with the Birds" Bronze Statue by Mathurin Moreau

$14,000

"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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauMathurin Moreau Bronze Mother and Child Statue, 19th century

$18,000

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Louis Ernest BarriasLouis Ernest Barrias Nature Revealing Herself, 1900

$21,000

H 22.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Louis Ernest Barrias Nature Revealing Herself

By Louis Ernest Barrias

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis Ernest Barrias (French 1841-1905) Nature Revealing Herself La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science Gilt, and silver patinated bronze with blue glass scarab Signed on base “E...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Agathon LéonardAgathon Leonard Silvered Bronze Of Marguerite, 1898

$9,000

H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in

Agathon Leonard Silvered Bronze Of Marguerite

By Agathon Léonard

Located in Dallas, TX

Agathon Leonard (French, 1841 - 1923) Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze sculpture, "Marguerite", by Agathon Léonard of Margeruite, placing a flower in her...

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1890s Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau sculpture “Woman blowing bubbles”, Bronze and marble, Germany, 1920

$889Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in

Art Nouveau sculpture “Woman blowing bubbles”, Bronze and marble, Germany

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Sculpture “Woman blowing bubbles”, Bronze and marble, Art Nouveau, 1920 – Germany Refined antique solid bronze sculpture depicting a woman blowing bubbles. This piece is of...

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1920s Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Emmanuel VillanisAntique French Art Nouveau Bronze Female Bust "Phryne" Emanuel Villanis 1900, Circa 1900

$4,300

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Female Bust "Phryne" Emanuel Villanis 1900

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Portland, OR

Antique, Art Nouveau bronze of a beautiful maiden in the Neo-Classical manner by Emmanuel Villanis, Circa 1900. The bronze, titled "Phryne" depicts a beautiful Neo-Classical maiden, ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Emmanuel VillanisAntique French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure Statue Sculpture "Prise de Corsaire", Circa 1900

$6,200

H 34 in W 11 in D 7.75 in

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure Statue Sculpture "Prise de Corsaire"

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique large French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Sculpture, titled "Prise de Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), circa 1900. This very...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs, 2010

$14,277

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 9.85 in

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs

Located in Rome, IT

Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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Early 2000s Modern Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs, 1990

$8,328

H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs

Located in Rome, IT

Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.

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1990s Contemporary Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs, 1990

$6,538

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs

Located in Rome, IT

Fine pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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1990s Contemporary Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons, 1990

$8,916

H 69.3 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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1990s Modern Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons, 1990

$8,916

H 69.3 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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1990s Modern Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Amazing Brass Sculpture of French Bulldog, 2020

$4,161

H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in

Amazing Brass Sculpture of French Bulldog

Located in Rome, IT

Fine gilt bronze French Bulldog sculpture. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna)The Rape of Sabine Iconic Bronze Sculpture 1930, 1930

$9,510

H 35.44 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

The Rape of Sabine Iconic Bronze Sculpture 1930

Located in Rome, IT

Fine Group of Sculptures in Bronze after Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna) The torturously twisting Rape of the Sabine Women is one of the finest and most technically difficult sculpt...

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1920s Mannerist Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

Mathurin MoreauMary, Queen of Scots, Late 19th Century

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H 18.5 in W 11.25 in D 5.75 in

Mary, Queen of Scots

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, was an important French sculptor who won many prizes in the Salons and World fair during the 19th Century. This bronze of Mary, Queen of Scots is a first s...

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Late 19th Century Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mathurin MoreauTHE SPRING, 1880

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H 26.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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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1890s Academic Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Mathurin MoreauExquisite French Bronze, Rouge Marble, and Sèvres Style Porcelain Sculpture, 1880

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H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Exquisite French Bronze, Rouge Marble, and Sèvres Style Porcelain Sculpture

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Queens, NY

An Exquisite French gilt and patinated bronze sculpture of Venus, resting on a Sèvres style cobalt blue enameled porcelain pedestal...

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19th Century Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mathurin MoreauSong of the Sea, Circa 1890

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H 28 in W 12 in D 11 in

Song of the Sea

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in New York, NY

MATHURIN MOREAU French, (1858-1914) Song of the Sea Patinated bronze; Signed ‘Math Moreau; Hors Concours’ and stamped Medaille-honneur seal 28 in. x 12 in x 11 inches

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Late 19th Century Mathurin Moreau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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