Late 20th Century Vintage French Bronze Sculpture of Psyche by Auguste Moreau

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This elegant bronze sculpture is by French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), depicting a young Psyche (or alternatively, a cherub, Cupid, … more This elegant bronze sculpture is by French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), depicting a young Psyche (or alternatively, a cherub, Cupid, or putto) hoisting an amphora above their head. A branch of flowers is tucked into the amphora handle, with a cloth winding down the nude figure's body and a single rose at their feet. Attached to a red marble base 4 1/8 inches in diameter, this figure stands approximately 11 1/4 inches tall and is finely sculpted with artist signature on the back of the base next to foundry mark for E. Colin & Cie Foundry in Paris. less