August Moreau, born on November 23, 1834, in Dijon, France, was a highly esteemed sculptor known for his exquisite bronze works during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born into a family of artists, with his father Jean-Baptiste Moreau being a successful sculptor as well. He received his artistic training under the guidance of his father and quickly developed his own distinctive style. He primarily focused on creating small-scale bronze sculptures that depicted a variety of subjects, including allegorical figures, mythological scenes, genre figures, and animals. His sculptures often showcased intricate details and a remarkable level of realism.

During the late 19th century, Moreau gained recognition for his ability to capture delicate emotions and expressions in his bronze figures. His works radiated a sense of grace, elegance, and sentimentality that appealed to a wide audience. Moreau's sculptures were particularly sought after by collectors and more...

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French bronzed spelter figure of a young after Aug. Moreau,…

French bronzed spelter figure of a young after Aug. Moreau, height 48 cm

Good bronze attributed Hunting Boy figure inscribed signature…

Good bronze attributed Hunting Boy figure inscribed signature to base, August MOREAU, standing figure, with game, height 52 cm

French bronzed Speltre 'La Fortune' figure, after Auguste…

French bronzed Speltre 'La Fortune' figure, after Auguste Moreau, depicted with wings open with one hand reaching upwards and the other holding a cornucopia, with flowing robes raised on wooden base, a/f, height 65 cm

After Moreau, a spelter 'astronomy' figure, height 48 cm

Spelter Astronomy Figure: Height 48cm

After Moreau, a spelter 'astronomy' figure, height 48 cm

Large bronze statue after Moreau, depicting cupid, set above a…

Bronze Cupid Statue by Aug. Moreau

Large bronze statue after Moreau, depicting cupid, set above a black circular marble base, signed Aug. Moreau, height 63 cm

Bronze sculpture of a boy signed 'A Moreau' 38.5 cm

A Moreau's Bronze Boy

Bronze sculpture of a boy signed 'A Moreau' 38.5 cm

After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834 -1917) and others, five…

Fishing Children Sculptures by Moreau and Others

After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834 -1917) and others, five bronzed metal figures, spelter cast into the shape of young boys and girls fishing (5), height 46 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

After Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917) an early 20th century…

"Vici" Figural Lamp by Moreau

After Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917) an early 20th century patinated spelter figural lamp entitled 'Vici' (I conquered) cast as a young, winged putto wearing a laurel wreath and holding a bow in his hands, each end fitted with a foliate light fitment,…

Decorative bronzed figure of a young boy holding a stick on a…

Bronzed Boy Figure on Marble Base by A. Moreau

Decorative bronzed figure of a young boy holding a stick on a marble base, marked a. Moreau, height 38 cm

A signed Moreau spelter figure, after Louis Auguste Moreau…

Bronzed Moreau Figure of 'La Patrie'

A signed Moreau spelter figure, after Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) c1890, large bronzed spelter figure of young male representing 'La Patrie' in a classical heroic stance with billowing girdled drapery, holding his sword high in the air and a shield…

Large decorative bronzed figure of a young lady holding a bird…

Bronzed Lady with Bird on Marble Base by A. Moreau

Large decorative bronzed figure of a young lady holding a bird on a marble base, marked A.Moreau, height 52 cm

A spelter bust of a Belle Epoque lady by Auguste Moreau, circa…

Belle Epoque Lady Bust by Auguste Moreau

A spelter bust of a Belle Epoque lady by Auguste Moreau, circa 1900, the pedestal bust in bronze colours featuring a fashionably attired young woman in a tightly laced frilled bodice, her coiffed hair dressed with a ribbon, inscribed Aug. Moreau to base,…

A 20th century classical bronze figure group of two children…

Embracing Children

A 20th century classical bronze figure group of two children signed Aug (Auguste) Moreau, standing in embrace, raised on a round mottled red and brown marble base, height 49 cm.

After Auguste Moreau bronze figure of a girl with mandolin,…

Bronze Girl with Mandolin

After Auguste Moreau bronze figure of a girl with mandolin, height 56 cm

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) 'Alerte' figure standing bronzed…

Bronzed Cupid Figure by Auguste Moreau

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) 'Alerte' figure standing bronzed spelter figure of cupid, (missing bow from figure's left hand), (height 58 cm approx).

A signed spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), 1906,…

Auguste Moreau Spelter Figure: Child Wrestling Duck, 1906

A signed spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), 1906, with copyright mark for that year, Paris foundry stamp, signature, the large animated figure of a small child wrestling with an alarmed squawking duck, in cold painted colours upon a rocky base,…

A bronze figure of a poacher boy, 19th century, with signature…

Poacher Boy Bronze Statue by A. Moreau

A bronze figure of a poacher boy, 19th century, with signature of a. Moreau (Auguste Moreau 1834-1917), the naturalistic study of a lad in a hat with a long shoulder bag, dead game attached to his belt and holding a dead hare; signature to rocky base,…

Auguste Moreau France 1855-1919 'Raneuse' spelter figure,…

Auguste Moreau Spelter Figure "Raneuse"

Auguste Moreau France 1855-1919 'Raneuse' spelter figure, marked to base, height 52 cm.

Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917), two young maidens, c. 1900,…

"Two Maidens" by Auguste Moreau

Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917), two young maidens, c. 1900, patinated and cold painted bronze, signed 'Aug Moreau', on circular marble base, height 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Yvette Mansson, Sydney

A spelter figure of 'Cossette' by Auguste Moreau (1855-1919),…

Cossette, Flower-Carrying Water Carrier Statue

A spelter figure of 'Cossette' by Auguste Moreau (1855-1919), circa 1900, the water carrier figure with flower adorned hair and holding flowers in her apron, raised on integral base featuring a pair of doves, embossed mark of Aug Moreau to base and title…

After Auguste Moreau, late Victorian spelter figure 'Faneuse.'…

Late Victorian Spelter Figure 'Faneuse'

After Auguste Moreau, late Victorian spelter figure 'Faneuse.' artist's signature and foundry stamp verso. Height 40 cm

After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917) bronze sculpture of a…

Seated Maiden

After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917) bronze sculpture of a young maiden, c. 1900 seated on wooden stump, on circular marble base, signed

Late 19th century French spelter lamp, 'La Danse', by Auguste…

Moreau's 'La Danse' Spelter Lamp

Late 19th century French spelter lamp, 'La Danse', by Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau (1834-1917). In the form of a maiden dressed in classical robes, holding a torch aloft. Foundry stamp & signature. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 97 cm

Auguste Moreau France 1834-1917 'Flore' bronzed figure on green…

Bronze 'Flore' Figure on Green Marble Base

Auguste Moreau France 1834-1917 'Flore' bronzed figure on green marble base with title to brass plaque, height 27 cm

A French spelter figurine 'Reine De Pres' after the original by…

French Spelter Figurine 'Reine De Pres' by Auguste Moreau

A French spelter figurine 'Reine De Pres' after the original by Auguste Moreau (French, 1861-1906) 65 cm high, 20 cm diameter

A complementary pair of Art Nouveau bronze figural lamps by…

Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Lamps by Auguste Moreau

A complementary pair of Art Nouveau bronze figural lamps by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), circa 1900, with title plaques to bases; European electrical fittings, the pair of maidens, 'Fleur des Pres' and 'Fleur des Vallees' clad in draping gowns and…

After A. Moreau cast figure of a lady and bird possibly of…

Fortuna and Bird Sculpture

After A. Moreau cast figure of a lady and bird possibly of Fortuna with arm raised and looking toward the heavens, with a bird resting upon arm and at the base, standing upon a turned marble base, height 71 cm

Attributed Auguste Moreau 'Flore' figure, bronzed figure, on…

Auguste Moreau 'Flore' Bronzed Figure on Marble Base

Attributed Auguste Moreau 'Flore' figure, bronzed figure, on green marble base. Brass plaque to base attributes work to Aug. Moreau. Height 27 cm (total).

An Auguste Moreau style bronze figure of 'Winged Cupid', on…

"Winged Cupid" Bronze Figure on Marble Base

An Auguste Moreau style bronze figure of 'Winged Cupid', on black marble base. Height 38 cm

An Art Nouveau spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917),…

Art Nouveau Maiden Figure by Auguste Moreau

An Art Nouveau spelter figure by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), late 19th century, the allegorical figure of a classical maiden in flowing attire cradling a scroll in her left arm and holding a garland of laurel leaves in her outstretched right hand;…

Pair of early 20th century 'Faneuse' and 'Faucheur, figures,…

Auguste Moreau-inspired Faneuse and Faucheur figures

Pair of early 20th century 'Faneuse' and 'Faucheur, figures, after Auguste Moreau, artist's signature and foundry mark to backs, 40 cm high

Crepuscule, French bronze c.1900 by Auguste Moreau Retail: AUD

French Bronze Crepuscule by Auguste Moreau

Crepuscule, French bronze c.1900 by Auguste Moreau Retail: AUD

French Auguste Moreau spelter 'Vendange' figure, signed to base,…

Auguste Moreau Spelter 'Vendange' Figure (31cm)

French Auguste Moreau spelter 'Vendange' figure, signed to base, height 31 cm

French Art Nouveau spelter lady figure, signed Aug. Moreau &…

Gold-Painted Art Nouveau Lady Figure by Aug. Moreau

French Art Nouveau spelter lady figure, signed Aug. Moreau & with foundry mark, has been later painted with gold paint, 40 cm high

A spelter figure 'Livre D'or' by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917),…

Art Nouveau Bronze Figure "Livre D'or" by Auguste Moreau

A spelter figure 'Livre D'or' by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), circa 1900, incised marks of maker to figure, an Art Nouveau cold painted woman in bronze tones, in flowing attire with a pen in one hand and paper in her left, raised upon a rocky and vegetal…

A French classical bronze statue of young lady holding hand…

Auguste Moreau Bronze Statue with Cupid

A French classical bronze statue of young lady holding hand with cupid, on green marble base. Signed Auguste Moreau front of base. Height 78 cm.

Large antique bronzed spelter figure of Cupid, signed 'Auguste…

Bronzed Cupid Figure by Auguste Moreau (1907)

Large antique bronzed spelter figure of Cupid, signed 'Auguste Moreau' & dated 1907, with separate foundry marks & seal, 92 cm high approx.

A spelter figural lamp, cast from a model by Auguste Moreau, on…

Auguste Moreau Figural Lamp with Glass Shade

A spelter figural lamp, cast from a model by Auguste Moreau, on marble base with original glass shade, inscribed Aug. Moreau, plaque to base reads 'Enfant torchere per Aug. Moreau,' made in Paris, France, height 94 cm

Bronze multi faced bowl signed A Moreau bearing five serene…

Multi-faced Bronze Bowl by A. Moreau

Bronze multi faced bowl signed A Moreau bearing five serene faces to the exterior. Provenance: 'The Interior Worlds of Yuge & David Bromley' Lot 40, 24.07.16. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 15.5 cm

Moreau, Auguste a (1834-1917). Water carrier, a bronze figure…

Jovial Water Carrier by Auguste Moreau

Moreau, Auguste a (1834-1917). Water carrier, a bronze figure of a jovial young boy struggling under the weight of a broken water jar spilling its contents; inscribed signature of Aug Moreau to the base and raised upon a creamy green stepped circular…

A spelter male figure of 'Le Triomphe' by Moreau, Louis Auguste…

Triumphant Male Figure with Laurel Garlands

A spelter male figure of 'Le Triomphe' by Moreau, Louis Auguste (1855-1919), the heroic male figure in a classical stance with billowing girdled drapery, his left hand holding aloft a pair of gilded laurel garlands and in his right, a laurel branch;…

Moreau, Auguste (1834-1917), water carrier, a bronze toned…

Struggling Water Carrier

Moreau, Auguste (1834-1917), water carrier, a bronze toned spelter casting of a young jovial boy struggling under the weight of a broken water jar spilling its contents; inscribed Aug Moreau to base. Height 30 cm

French spelter figure 'Faucher' stamped and signed to back Aug…

Aug Moreau Faucher Spelter Figure - 40cm High

French spelter figure 'Faucher' stamped and signed to back Aug Moreau, 40 cm high approx

A pair of spelter figures, after Auguste Moreau, 'Le Torrent'…

Moreau-inspired Spelter Figure Pair: 'Le Torrent' and 'Galathee'

A pair of spelter figures, after Auguste Moreau, 'Le Torrent' and 'Galathee'. (2). a pair of spelter figures, after Auguste Moreau, 'Le Torrent' and 'Galathee'. (2)

A 19th century soft-metal figure 'Tarquinerie', after Auguste…

Soft-Metal Tarquinerie Figure by Auguste Moreau

A 19th century soft-metal figure 'Tarquinerie', after Auguste Moreau, on round plinth. Height 36 cm

Moreau, a (after), 'Consolation', in bronze, two young women in…

Bronze Consolation: Two Women with Flowers

Moreau, a (after), 'Consolation', in bronze, two young women in flowing attire, one holding a basket of flowers, and raised on a graduated square marble base; inscribed signature to base of bronze. Height 36 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Depth 13.5 cm

Augustus Moreau 'Le Charme' & L'hesitation' gilded spelter…

Gilded Spelter Figures by Augustus Moreau

Augustus Moreau 'Le Charme' & L'hesitation' gilded spelter figures signed & stamped 'Fabrication Francaise Paris made in France'

A French spelter bronzed newel post lamp, sculpted as a young…

French Torchere Newel Post Lamp with Glass Flame

A French spelter bronzed newel post lamp, sculpted as a young child holding aloft a flaming torch, the torch lamp of moulded glass to simulate flames. Raised on a green marble base with affixed label, 'Enfant Torchere ', after August Moreau. Height 93 cm

Auguste Moreau (B.1834 - D.1917) pair of finely cast bronze…

Classical Greek Bronze Figures on Slate Base

Auguste Moreau (B.1834 - D.1917) pair of finely cast bronze figures of classical Greek man & woman standing on a slate stepped base. 45 cm high each

An Art Nouveau spelter figure on marble base in the style of…

Art Nouveau Maiden with Fruit

An Art Nouveau spelter figure on marble base in the style of Auguste Moreau depicting a maiden carrying fruit. Height 56 cm

Bronze boy playing flutes after Auguste Moreau, on marble base,…

Bronze Flute Player on Marble Base

Bronze boy playing flutes after Auguste Moreau, on marble base, standing 70 cm high

Auguste Moreau, French bronzed figural group of Cupid and a…

Cupid and Child

Auguste Moreau, French bronzed figural group of Cupid and a child, after a model by Auguste Moreau (French 1834-1917), signed Aug Moreau 62 cm high

A Moreau French bronze cherub. Cast of a winged cherub…

Moreau's Winged Cherub Bronze Sculpture

A Moreau French bronze cherub. Cast of a winged cherub inscribed Moreau on a circular marble base. 72 cm high

A Moreau, bronze, titled Billet de Logement, 41.5 cm high

"Billet de Logement" Bronze Sculpture by Moreau

A Moreau, bronze, titled Billet de Logement, 41.5 cm high

Moreau, Auguste (1834-1917), After, an exotic female dancer,…

Exotic Dancer Bronze Sculpture

Moreau, Auguste (1834-1917), After, an exotic female dancer, bronze, modelled in motion, in flowing robes and holding a tambourine above her head, on an integral base with incised signature and cast foundry mark, on a moulded stone plinth. Height 56 cm…