Antique Large French Bronze Spelter Statue Sculpture Figure of Pan "Charmeur" by Auguste Moreau

Description

A large antique French bronzed spelter figure by the celebrated French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834–1917), circa 1900.
The figure is … more A large antique French bronzed spelter figure by the celebrated French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834–1917), circa 1900.
The figure is known as ‘Charmeur’ and is Moreau's representation of the impish god Pan (note the flute by his feet). Cast in spelter with a bronze finish as a smiling young boy holding a branch on which are perched two songbirds. The statue having a warm mellow patina and is signed in the cast to the base. Excellent original condition.

Auguste Moreau was a French sculptor born in Dijon and part of a dynasty of artists. The third and youngest son of sculptor and painter Jean-Baptiste Moreau, Auguste began creating sculptural works alongside his older brothers Hippolyte and Mathurin.
In 1861, Auguste Moreau made his debut at the Paris Salon, where he exhibited regularly and abundantly until 1913. Moreau cast much of his sculptural work in bronze, often choosing pastoral or allegorical scenes as his subject matter. The fine works exhibit a naturalistic, elegant style, showing similarity to pieces cast by other members of the Moreau dynasty.
Auguste Moreau’s sculpture is as highly prized as ever, and can be found in many important public institutions, galleries and collections around the world. less