Mathurin Moreau - The Berry Gatherer
Mathurin Moreau. (1822 - 1912) was a member of the famous Moreau family of French Sculptors. He first exhibited in the 1848 Salon receiving a medal of honour from the Salon in 1897. He was made Mayor of the XIXe arrondissement, Paris, and in 1912 had a street named in his honour. He had many public commissions and his statues and monuments are to be found in many parts of Paris.
The artist was a sculptor mainly of women. Unlike many other artists his work was almost exclusively based on real women rather than generic models. This large bronze dates from 1860, and is signed by the artist. It is also inscribed Hors Concours and with the Medaille d'Honneur stamp - reflecting awards and status achieved by the artist during his lifetime.
This rustic themed bronze is a finely cast and well detailed piece. It depicts a young maiden harvesting fruit. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs whatsoever. Ref Bronzes, sculptors and founders 1800 - 1930 by Berman. Vol two, page 276.
Preferred method of payment is by bank transfer (UK faster payment or to our €Euro account) which incurs no additional costs or charges.
We can provide free shipping to the UK on most smaller items. Depending on the item, Items may be sent from within the United Kingdom, thus eliminating any customs-related issues and providing a faster service.
Otherwise, postage and packaging is supplied at the best possible rate to the UK and the rest of the World. Packaging is carried out to the highest standards. However, if you wish to add insurance etc. please let us know..
NOTE There are no additional taxes or customs charges arising from shipping to EU countries.
PriceSOLD
€2283.06
$2596.43
Euro & Dollar conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Always confirm final price.
Mathurin Moreau. (1822 - 1912) was a member of the famous Moreau family of French Sculptors. He first exhibited in the 1848 Salon receiving a medal of honour from the Salon in 1897. He was made Mayor of the XIXe arrondissement, Paris, and in 1912 had a street named in his honour. He had many public commissions and his statues and monuments are to be found in many parts of Paris.
The artist was a sculptor mainly of women. Unlike many other artists his work was almost exclusively based on real women rather than generic models. This large bronze dates from 1860, and is signed by the artist. It is also inscribed Hors Concours and with the Medaille d'Honneur stamp - reflecting awards and status achieved by the artist during his lifetime.
This rustic themed bronze is a finely cast and well detailed piece. It depicts a young maiden harvesting fruit. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs whatsoever. Ref Bronzes, sculptors and founders 1800 - 1930 by Berman. Vol two, page 276.
Preferred method of payment is by bank transfer (UK faster payment or to our €Euro account) which incurs no additional costs or charges.
We can provide free shipping to the UK on most smaller items. Depending on the item, Items may be sent from within the United Kingdom, thus eliminating any customs-related issues and providing a faster service.
Otherwise, postage and packaging is supplied at the best possible rate to the UK and the rest of the World. Packaging is carried out to the highest standards. However, if you wish to add insurance etc. please let us know..
NOTE There are no additional taxes or customs charges arising from shipping to EU countries.
Preferred method of payment is by bank transfer (UK faster payment or to our €Euro account) which incurs no additional costs or charges.
We can provide free shipping to the UK on most smaller items. Depending on the item, Items may be sent from within the United Kingdom, thus eliminating any customs-related issues and providing a faster service.
Otherwise, postage and packaging is supplied at the best possible rate to the UK and the rest of the World. Packaging is carried out to the highest standards. However, if you wish to add insurance etc. please let us know..
NOTE There are no additional taxes or customs charges arising from shipping to EU countries.
PriceSOLD
€2283.06
$2596.43
Euro & Dollar conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Always confirm final price.
Euro & Dollar conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Always confirm final price.