Mathurin Moreau French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture, Cast by Susse Frères

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Mathurin Moreau French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture, Cast by Susse Frères

About the Item

A work that captures the very essence of the Art Nouveau spirit, this excellent model by Mathurin Moreau depicts a young maiden seated on a rock with a bird in hand while two other birds fly about beneath her. She appears almost to be in conversation with the bird in hand, her face a picture of harmony with the present. The sculpture is of exceedingly fine quality, the casting work leaving only the slightest hints of joinery and construction in this complicated model. The surface is perfectly finished, the skin flawlessly smooth and the details of her eyelids, finger nails, the feathers of the birds and twists of her slight garment chased and filed into photographic detail. The sculpture is finished in it's original brown patina with hints of red undertones. The base notes that this subject was edited by the Susse brothers, the work being noted as a copyright model in 1898. The sculpture is quite scarce and will likely not appear on the open market for many years - it is an exquisite acquisition for the serious collector and connoisseur of Art Nouveau sculpture. References and Notes: E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Gründ, p. 1285-86 Bronzes of the 19th century: Dictionary of Sculptors, Kjellberg, p. 511-18 Art Bronzes, Forrest, p. 480 Bronzes: Sculptors and Founders 1800-1930, Berman - a collective of 44 Mathurin Moreau sculptures in the four volumes, present example not depicted Measurements: 24 1/4" H x 9 1/8" base diameter Condition Report: Light patina wear throughout, minor abrasions to crown of head, verdigris oxidization along base, some dust in crevices. Overall exceptional condition. Markings: Signed "Matr. Moreau", "Susse Fr. Paris Edt." and "Copyright Susse Freres 1898".

Creator:
Mathurin Moreau (Sculptor),Susse Freres (Metalworker)
Dimensions:
Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Diameter: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa Late 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. See condition notes in descriptive text, additional images available upon request.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: C1031011stDibs: LU105908870933