Featuring classic baluster vases casted in high relief with grape clusters, leaves and woody vines, extending to a relief of a snail. Flanked by playful merrymaking putti figures, both are finely modeled with cherubic faces, detailed hands and feet. Each vase is raised on stepped Rouge Griotte marble bases finished with a fine ormolu bottom.
The vases stand 6 7/8 height. One vase is 6 3/8" across, the other is 6".
The bases measures 4 3/8 square. In good antique condition, one vase with a corner repair to the marble base as shown, hardly noticeable. Auguste Moreau (1834 - 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon.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 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. Today, Auguste Moreaus sculpture is as highly prized as ever, and can be found in many important public institutions, galleries and collections around the world. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it.Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures". The seller is "micflsun" and is located in this country: US.
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