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Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Auguste Moreau “Nuit d'Été ”, France 1894

$4,200
£3,193.91
€3,684.03
CA$5,883.43
A$6,584.72
CHF 3,438.25
MX$80,334
NOK 43,644.11
SEK 41,415.57
DKK 27,510.56
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"Nuit d’été", dated 1894 and signed by Louis-Auguste MOREAU Famous French sculptor, 1855-1919 A superb French parcel gilt patinated bronze group depicting a semi-clad maiden on naturalistic base, rose in hand, a putto tugging at her drapery and another at her feet with a bow and arrow. Originally holding a sickle moon, and hair adorned with a star (both now missing). Integral gilt- bronze circular plinth is centred to the front by a plaque inscribed : ‘NUIT D’ÉTÉ' par Louis Moreau, Salon de 1894.
  • Creator:
    August Moreau (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1894
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Moon and star are missing.
  • Seller Location:
    LA CIOTAT, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6419231636092

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