French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Statue, Signed Moreau

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and black Belgian marble statue. The statue is raised by a fine black Belgian marble...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The statue is raised by a circular base with a tree trunk and a fallen water vessel amidst fine folia...

An outstanding French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue titled Eudore & Cymodoccé. The statue is raised by an elegant oblong base with a fine wrap around ...

A charming and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Notre Dame marble statue signed Clodion. The statue is raised on an elegant Notre Dam...

Bronze Alloy sculpture "Fée Aux Fleurs", Signed L. Moreau, France, Late 19th Century.

Pair 19th Century French bronze statues by Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) are exemplary examples of the glorification of the simple rural life celebrated by artists in France during the Belle Epoque. A distinctive departure from rendering affluent families and lifestyles as dictated by the many patrons of art over the centuries, this informal movement gave a glimpse into the lives of everyday people. In this example, we have two young maidens, one carrying a bundle over her shoulder and a basket in her left hand, while the other totes a basket over her shoulder and a couple of protesting chickens in her right hand! Each maiden is modestly dressed...

French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...

A late 19th Century Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture of a young boy with instrument. Artist signed Auguste Morea, with the French bronze hallmark on base. 24 inches tall