Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau, (French 1834 – 1917), a pair of gilt bronze and marble mounted models of gourd vases

Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau, (French 1834 - 1917), a pair of gilt bronze and marble mounted models of gourd vases, late 19th century, cast with a male and female amorino respectively, on bulbous bodies with slender tapering necks, further cast with tendrilous foliage overall, signed Aug Moreau in the maquette; on circular marmo rouge griotte socles, on metal disc bases each with retail stamps for BELLMAN & IVEY, 37 PICCADILLY, BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN to the undersides

26cm high

Condition Report: The gilding in both vases is a little worn at exposed areas, and also a little dirty in places, but retains a rich hue generall overall.

The bronze and marble elements of both vases are very minorly knocked and scuffed in places overall, as is consistent with age and normal use.

Indeed, the only real detraction to the lot is that in one of the vases, the bronze vase, the marble socle and the bronze base understand all detach from each other. There is old glue on the surfaces, and this issue could be vey easily rectified.

Otherwise the lot is in good order