Early 20th Century Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau

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Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated … Read more Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated on cresting waves and a bird in flight. Made of spelter, or pot metal, with a beautiful warm, rich chocolate brown patina. Signature on base: L.&.F. Moreau
L.&.F. Moreau two brothers who were perhaps best known for creating highly ornate clocks and garniture sets in both bronze and spelter. The "L" stands for Louis Auguste (1855-1919), known for bronzes and metal sculptures. The "F" stands for Hippolyte Francois (1832-1927), a painter and sculptor. Both brothers were each well-known, listed artists (listed in Davenports, Who's Who, etc.) Their "L&F Moreau" studio was their business partnership. See less