19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "La Source" by Mathurin Moreau

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Exquisite late 19th-century French Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture titled La Source, signed by the renowned French sculptor Mathurin Moreau … Read more Exquisite late 19th-century French Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture titled La Source, signed by the renowned French sculptor Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912).

This detailed piece depicts a draped maiden seated beside a naturalistic water fountain, cupping her hands to catch flowing water beneath an organic, vine-wrapped column surmounted by a bird. The sculpture exhibits remarkable craftsmanship with fine anatomical detail, fluid drapery, and a rich, dark warm-brown patina. It rests on a sculpted rocky terrain base mounted atop an integral dark marble plinth.
Artist: Mathurin Moreau (Signed "M. Moreau" near base) See less