French Gilt Bronze Lyre Player Table Lamp Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 1890

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An enchanting 19th century French gilt bronze lamp sculpture entitled “The Lyre Player” by Auguste Moreau.
It features a young … Read more An enchanting 19th century French gilt bronze lamp sculpture entitled “The Lyre Player” by Auguste Moreau.
It features a young Apollo, from Greek mythology, depicted with a lyre in his hand.
Apollo embodies youth, beauty and harmony.
This superb sculpture is casted with wonderful details in gilt bronze and mounted on a gilt spelter base.
It is fitted with an oval ochre colour shade that complements perfectly the bronze colour of the statue.
Signature on base: Aug. Moreau.
Elevate your lifestyle with this exquisite bronze lamp.

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.

Creator: Auguste Moreau (Sculptor)
Style: Belle Époque (Of the Period)
Dimensions: Height: 23.6 in (60 cm), Width: 14.2 in (36 cm), Depth: 10 in (25cm)
Weight: 2630g
Power Source: Plug-in
Voltage: 220-240v
Lampshade: Included
Materials and Techniques: Bronze, Gilt, Spelter
Place of Origin: France
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1890
Condition: Good This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less