Vintage Auguste Moreau Bronze Statue “
This Vintage Auguste Moreau Bronze Statue “Secret” is in Excellent condition. It was found in a wealthy estate in Wichita Falls Tx. It measures 16” x 12” x 7 ¾”, weight 44 pounds. Dimensions Width and Height vary based upon if it is on a base or not and whether the width measurement was done from the average width or widest part. Width is 10” on average but from the grain the girl is holding to the back of the cloth on the boy’s body makes it 12” in width. It has what appears to be the Paris Foundry Stamp, but it was not clearly impressed.
Medium- Bronze
Movement & Style- Romantic
Sculptor- Louis Auguste Moreau (1855 - 1919, French)
Period-Late 19th Century
Condition-Excellent
A Little History:
The Moreau family sculptor dynasty begins with Jean Baptiste Moreau, who was born in Dijon, France at the end of the 18th century. Jean Baptiste had three sons who followed in his footsteps, they were Auguste, Mathurin and Hyppolyte-François. The legacy continued with Auguste’s sons, Louis Auguste and Hyppolyte Francois. Members of the Moreau family often studied at the famous École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. As far as authenticity goes, there were MANY reissues and reproductions of most things. Since the sculptures were cast, there was nothing stopping the family from using the cast to produce multiple statues. So, while a statue might not be a “fake”, it might still be an “in house” reissue. Since the family was known to reproduce their own sculptures, the likelihood of having the original statue is pretty low. A Paris stamp on the statue is indicative of the factory that continued to produce statuary even after the family members passed. Some Moreau statues do command a good price, but most are made of spelter, and many are painted. This statue is solid Bronze and features are exquisite on the children. I would say this is an older cast and has not been touched up in any way. Shipping is expensive because a wood crate will have to be constructed for shipping.
Reserve: $1,000.00
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Location: This item ships from Texas.
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This Vintage Auguste Moreau Bronze Statue “Secret” is in Excellent condition. It was found in a wealthy estate in Wichita Falls Tx. It measures 16” x 12” x 7 ¾”, weight 44 pounds. Dimensions Width and Height vary based upon if it is on a base or not and whether the width measurement was done from the average width or widest part. Width is 10” on average but from the grain the girl is holding to the back of the cloth on the boy’s body makes it 12” in width. It has what appears to be the Paris Foundry Stamp, but it was not clearly impressed.
Medium- Bronze
Movement & Style- Romantic
Sculptor- Louis Auguste Moreau (1855 - 1919, French)
Period-Late 19th Century
Condition-Excellent
A Little History:
The Moreau family sculptor dynasty begins with Jean Baptiste Moreau, who was born in Dijon, France at the end of the 18th century. Jean Baptiste had three sons who followed in his footsteps, they were Auguste, Mathurin and Hyppolyte-François. The legacy continued with Auguste’s sons, Louis Auguste and Hyppolyte Francois. Members of the Moreau family often studied at the famous École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. As far as authenticity goes, there were MANY reissues and reproductions of most things. Since the sculptures were cast, there was nothing stopping the family from using the cast to produce multiple statues. So, while a statue might not be a “fake”, it might still be an “in house” reissue. Since the family was known to reproduce their own sculptures, the likelihood of having the original statue is pretty low. A Paris stamp on the statue is indicative of the factory that continued to produce statuary even after the family members passed. Some Moreau statues do command a good price, but most are made of spelter, and many are painted. This statue is solid Bronze and features are exquisite on the children. I would say this is an older cast and has not been touched up in any way. Shipping is expensive because a wood crate will have to be constructed for shipping.
Reserve: $1,000.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $100.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Texas.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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