Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculptural Two Light Lamp of Lady Liberty Figurine in Bronze, Auguste Moreau

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Exquisitely detailed bronze and copper figurine of a woman holding tulip shaped glass covered lampshades for two lights signed by … more Exquisitely detailed bronze and copper figurine of a woman holding tulip shaped glass covered lampshades for two lights signed by artist. Lady of Liberty holding two torches is a phenomenal expression of the strength of our age, from decades ago.

Stunning French wax cast spelter / bronze accent lamp originally cast by Auguste Moreau. Detailed sculpture is of a young girl enjoying the flowers holding two beautiful amber and green colored shades. Patinated bronze and copper mounted on a fine green Italian marble base.

The Moreau family sculptor dynasty begins with Jean Baptiste Moreau, who was born in Dijon, France at the end of the 18th century. Jean Baptiste had three sons who followed in his footsteps, they were Auguste, Mathurin and Hyppolyte-François.

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was the third and youngest son alongside his older brothers Hippolyte and Mathurin. The legacy continued with Auguste’s sons, Louis Auguste and Hyppolyte Francois. Members of the Moreau family often studied at the famous École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. less