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French Bronze La Source Nude Figure After Auguste Moreau Circa 1900

After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834–1917)

Description

An elegant French Belle Époque bronze of La Source (The Spring), catalogued as after Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) and dating to approximately 1900.

The composition depicts a graceful nude female figure turning gently while gathering a sweeping length of drapery around her body. The fabric moves through the sculpture in broad spiralling folds, creating an attractive sense of movement reminiscent of flowing water.

The classical female form and allegorical subject are combined with the fluidity and organic line characteristic of French decorative sculpture around the turn of the 20th century, giving the work particular appeal within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The bronze retains an attractive **brown-green patina with warm golden-bronze highlights** across raised areas. It is mounted upon a shaped polished **black marble base**, believed to be original, which provides an effective contrast with the bronze.

Auguste Moreau was a member of the celebrated Moreau family of French sculptors. His work became particularly associated with graceful allegorical figures, youthful female subjects and compositions incorporating flowing fabric and natural motifs.

Documented signed versions of Moreau's La Source are known. As this example is unsigned and smaller than a documented large-scale signed version, it is conservatively and responsibly catalogued as after Auguste Moreau, based upon the model and stylistic comparison.

No foundry mark has been identified and the sculpture is therefore not assigned to a particular foundry or casting process.

A highly decorative French bronze with an elegant silhouette, substantial weight and excellent sculptural presence.

Dimensions

Height: 43 cm / 16.9 inches
Base: 12.5 × 11 cm / 4.9 × 4.3 inches
Maximum width: 14.5 cm / 5.7 inches
Weight: Approximately 4.7 kg / 10.4 lb

All measurements are approximate.

Condition Report

Good original condition consistent with age.

The bronze retains a deep brown-green patina with natural rubbing and warmer exposed bronze to prominent areas, particularly around the arm and shoulder. Minor casting pores and small surface flecks are visible upon close inspection.

The black marble base has age-related wear and several minor chips.

No cracks or repairs have been noted during visual examination. The bronze remains secure upon its base.

Please refer to the photographs, which form an important part of the condition report.

Provenance

Private collection.

Subsequently curated, researched and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.

Worldwide Shipping

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Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution

The artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.

Attribution and Research

The historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.

These observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®

Specialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.

Every artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.

Additional photographs and further information are available upon request.

• Period: 1900
• • Price: £4,500.00
  • €5,259 Euro
  • $6,087 US Dollar
• Location: London
• • Dimensions: H: 43cm (16.93in)
  • W: 14.5cm (5.71in)
  • D: 11cm (4.33in)