"Important Bronze Sculpture “dawn” By Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)"
Important bronze sculpture with medal patina representing a young girl holding a scarf waved by a light breeze. Old bronze cast iron resting on a peach blossom marble base with cut sides, signed on the half bronze sphere, Auguste Moreau. On the base is affixed a cartouche which bears the inscription “L’Aurore/par Aug. Moreau/medalist at the Salon”.
Bibliography: Pierre Kjellberg, 19th century bronzes, Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1989 page 505 to 508
Provenance: Private collection
Dimensions
Height : 33.85 in
Width : 15.74 in
Depth : 8.66 in
Period : 1890-1900
Origin : France, Paris
Materials : Bronze & peach blossom marble base