1890s Figurative Sculptures

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1 Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

Auguste Moreau bronze & marble male & female 28" lovers sculpture statue. Item features heavy cast bronze sculpture, marble base, wonderful detai...

Delightful small bronze signed by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) in bronze two patina, representing a gilt cherub holding a silver bronze jar decorated with floral motifs and the head of...

Sculpture in calamine. Signed “Aug. Moreau ”. Following models by Auguste Moreau, France, 19th century. It is reminiscent of works such as the bronze entitled "The Fountain" by Mat...

Bronze. Painted. Figural. 35 3/4" h x 16" w x 12" d. Condition Good condition.

A charming bronze statue of two children carrying a bouquet of flowers, signed Auguste Moreau (1834 -1917), 42 cm x 22 cm. Produced a short time after the death of the artist, early...

French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Large verdigris bronze of an angel playing a mandolin over rocks. After A. Moreau, circa mid 20th century. The bronze is mounted to marble plinth. Dimensions: 25.5" x 12" x 11", bas...

Auguste MOREAU "Vici" 19th Century Brown and gold patinated bronze Titled on the base, signed Aug Moreau and stamped "Fabrication française, Made in France, Paris". H. 32 cm origina...

Auguste Moreau (1834 - 1917) Fine quality bronze sculpture of a young boy being confronted by a mother goose as he holds her baby. rich light brown patina. Signed and mounted on a ro...

A French Art Nouveau bronze Vide-Poche Centerpiece Depicting a Naiad resting by a shell on a rock Signed Auguste Moreau on the rock Three patinas Circa 1900 Auguste Moreau (1834-1...

Large 19th century French sculpture by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) depicting a young girl, on her hand rests a small love bird. Made of spel...