Late Summer 2021 Fine Art and Estate Auction
Lot 82:
Description
Item/Description: Patina of bronzed over white metal sculpture of a seated woman. Signed A. Moreau with foundry mark on side. Brass plaque adhered to rouge marble base reads: Mignon, Par A. Moreau (Mignon, By A Moreau)
Auguste Moreau was born in Paris in 1834, the youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau. He studied with his father and also under Aime Millet, Augustin Drumont and Jean Thomas. Each of the three Moreau brothers – Hippolyte, Marthurin and Auguste – have become renowned for the quality and the beauty of their figurative sculpture. In 1861, Auguste made his debut at the Salon where he would exhibit regularly until 1913.
Material: Bronzed white metal and marble.
Dimensions: Height: 20"; Width: 8"; Depth: 8".
Condition: Loss to bronze plating, surface wear, age. Imperfections and chipping to marble base.
Age: Circa 1920s.
Provenance: Private Estate.
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