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Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of a Musician, After Mathurin Moreau

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£3,655.80
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A large French sculptural figure of a musician from the Louis XV period, mounted to a circular moulded base of faux marble painted wood. One of a pair of bronzed and patinated spelter figures of a painter and a musician after Mathurin Moreau, c.1870. Mathurin Moreau (18 November 1822 – 14 February 1912) was a French sculptor in the academic style - born in Dijon, first exhibited in the 1848 Salon, and finally received a medal of honor from the Salon in 1897. He was made mayor of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, and in 1912 had a street named in his honor. His father was the sculptor Jean-Baptiste-Louis-Joseph Moreau and his siblings included sculptors Hippolyte and Auguste Moreau. Each figure has wonderful detail as shown. Signed to the base of each "Moreau Math " With individual brass labels for " Peintre Louis XV " and " Musicien Louis XV " Each approximately 22" high x 8 1/2" diameter base.
  • Similar to:
    Mathurin Moreau (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CC212 (b)1stDibs: LU882725110252

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