Marble Sculpture Putto And Roses Signed Hyppolyte Moreau 19th Century

Very pretty white marble sculpture representing a putto and roses, signed by Hippolyte MOREAU, late 19th century. It measures 48 cm and weighs 17.8 kg. Good condition. Note: 2 previously restored breaks (one on the wrist, the other on the foot). Part of a possible garland of roses is probably missing...... Hippolyte MOREAU is a French sculptor born in Dijon (1832-1927). He comes from a family of sculptors: his father, Jean-Baptiste, and his brothers, Mathurin and Auguste. He began learning sculpture in Dijon, in his father's workshop, then followed the teaching of the Dijon sculptor François Jouffroy who also trained famous sculptors such as Barrias, Falguière and Mercié. From 1863 to 1914 he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français. Known for his bronze statues of young women, he also represents subjects, most often inspired by the 18th century, the case of our sculpture. He also sculpted the statue of Clairault on one of the facades of the Hotel de Ville in Paris. He won 2 gold medals at the Universal Exhibitions (1878 and 1900). Many of his works are in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon.