Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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.

Creator: Mathurin Moreau

Important Pair of French Patinated Bronze Torchères by Mathurin Moreau

$18,000 / set

Important Pair of French Patinated Bronze Torchères by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Mathurin Moreau (1822-1914) Origin: French Date: Circa 1900 Dimension: 44x 15 1/2 inches

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19th Century French Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

'Aux Pages' - A Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères, After Mathurin Moreau

$79,054

'Aux Pages' - A Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères, After Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau, Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

'Aux Pages' - A Fine Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères After Mathurin Moreau, Cast by Fonderies D'art Du Val D'Osne. Each figure cast as a young page modelled in the troubad...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Iron

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

$8,000

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding al...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Table Lamp, Figure By Mathurin Moreau, 19th Century

$1,895Sale Price|20% Off

French Louis XV Style Table Lamp, Figure By Mathurin Moreau, 19th Century

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Lisbon, PT

A stately table lamp, adorned with a decorative vase, bronze, spelter, and patinated pewter, is positioned in the presence of a young woman seated at the edge of a fountain. The foun...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Metal, Bronze, Spelter, Pewter

French Patinated Bronze Lamp Modelled as a Putto

$1,635

H 24.02 in Dm 7.09 in

French Patinated Bronze Lamp Modelled as a Putto

Located in London, GB

French patinated bronze lamp modelled as a putto French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 61cm, diameter 18cm Formed as a putto holding a wooden lamp, this Belle Époque piece is as m...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp

$3,000

H 30 in Dm 7.5 in

19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French gilded bronze figural lamp featuring a standing classically draped lady with a cupid in her arms who further holds aloft a cornucopia containing the socket; the whole restin...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Statue "La Cruche Cassee" Signed M. Moreau

$3,400

H 19.5 in Dm 7 in

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Statue "La Cruche Cassee" Signed M. Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a lady's office or a library shelf with this fine antiquity. Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant bronze sculpture titled “La Cruche Cassée” (The Broken Pitcher), fea...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Matching Pair of Figural Patinated Bronze Flame Torcheres after Clodion

$12,000 / set

H 39 in Dm 8 in

Matching Pair of Figural Patinated Bronze Flame Torcheres after Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully cast matching pair of patinated bronze figural torcheres in the manner of Clodion modeled as classically draped young girls with garlands of flowers in their hair and h...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Mathurin Moreau "Girl with Umbrella" Bronze Sculpture

$1,300

H 19.5 in Dm 7 in

Mathurin Moreau "Girl with Umbrella" Bronze Sculpture

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Astoria, NY

Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822 - 1912) bronze sculpture of young woman under an umbrella peering down at a crab by her feet, bearing signature "Moreau Math Scpt" to base, circa late 1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Chrome Deco Torcheres

$10,000 / set

H 69 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Pair of Chrome Deco Torcheres

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of chrome deco torcheres (floor lamps).

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20th Century American Art Deco Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Chrome

Fée de Printemps by Mathurin Moreau, Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture

$240,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

Fée de Printemps by Mathurin Moreau, Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Fée de Printemps (Spirit of Spring) by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Signature and foundry stamped to base Marked "Exposition universelle de 1889" E. Colin & Cie, Paris foundry

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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp

$995

H 68 in W 14 in D 14 in

Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Spanish Baroque style wrought iron torchère floor lamp with black patina. Beautifully hand wrought and turned shaft supported by a tripod base. This date from the early 20th century, a time when Italian and Spanish Baroque furniture...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Classical Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus Mounted as a Lamp

$575

H 26 in W 5 in D 5 in

Classical Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Rochester, NY

Grand Tour 19th century bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Narcissus. Years later it was identified as Dionysus. Mounted as a lamp. Early 20th century. Beautiful marble finial.

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Early 20th Century Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Electrified Torchères, 20th Century

$4,375 / set

H 81 in Dm 17 in

Pair of Louis XVI Style Electrified Torchères, 20th Century

By Maitland Smith

Located in Norwood, NJ

A refined pair of Louis XVI–style torchères, electrified for modern use and executed in bronze and composition, mounted on Sienna marble bases. Each torchère is designed as a classic...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XVI Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Siena Marble, Composition, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras

$4,295 / set

H 26.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabras. Outstanding finely detailed pair of antique French Napoleon ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

Mathurin Moreau Bronze of a Seated Woman

$2,800

H 20 in Dm 7 in

Mathurin Moreau Bronze of a Seated Woman

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Astoria, NY

Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, late 19th century, the semi-clad figure seated on a rocky outcropping, clutching a bouquet of flower...

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Bronze

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Mathurin Moreau "Return from the Hunt" Bronze Lamp

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H 42 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

Mathurin Moreau "Return from the Hunt" Bronze Lamp

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Astoria, NY

Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) "Return from the Hunt" Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture Mounted Lamp, late 19th century, the standing figure with fox pelt and hunting horn, standing...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

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Slate, Bronze

French 19th Century Ormolu Sculpture Mounted into a Lamp, by Mathurin Moreau

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H 47 in Dm 24 in

French 19th Century Ormolu Sculpture Mounted into a Lamp, by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French 19th century ormolu sculpture mounted into a lamp, by Mathurin Moreau dated 1879. Raised on an impressive base with fluted feet topped with rosette blocks and curved ...

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19th Century French Antique Mathurin Moreau Lighting

Mathurin Moreau lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Mathurin Moreau lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mathurin Moreau lighting, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Mathurin Moreau were created in the louis xv style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Porcelaine de Paris, and Baccarat. Prices for Mathurin Moreau lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,384 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,000.

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