Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) - Art Nouveau Classical Figure FOR RESTORATION

Description

Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) - Original Late 19th Century Sculpture. A late 19th century classical Louis Auguste Morea sculpture in spelter. There are various breakages to the sculpture and it is in need of restoration. The renowned French Moreau family were making sculpture from around the end of the 19th century, at the height of the Art Nouveau period. Depicts a classical figure wearing a loin cloth, with a heron at his feet and holding a stick in his right hand, on naturalistic base. Signed Louis Moreau. Mounted on a wooden base. 63 cm tall including 3.5 cm of wooden base. The base diameter is 24cm. If you are not in the UK, please get in touch for a custom shipping quote. The spelter sculpture is loosely attached to the wooden base and there is a hole drilled into the top of the head. Both arms have broken off, as has a branch, and there is a split to the figure's torso. With some restoration, this sculpture could look really great again. We have included an image of the sculpture before it was broken.

Moreau was born in Dijon in 1855, he studied with his father and also under Aimé Millet, Augustin Drumont and Jean Thomas. Moreau's style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynasty.

Size

63 x 24cm (24.8" x 9.4")