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Description
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girl seated holding flower and cherub blowing horn
his most popular genre was springtime
Category
Fine Art
Medium
bronze - spelter sculpture
Distinguishing marks
Francois Hippolyte Moreau - signed Hip Moreau
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
just shy of 25 inches tall round base is 7 inches across
Date Period
he was born 1832's died 1927
Weight
15 lbs ?
History
Born France 1832, he studied under Jouffroy in Paris. Exhibited at the Salon from 1863, winning a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900. He specialised in Genre groups and figures. worked 19th century into the 20th century.
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Price Paid (If known)
was grandmother's
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Re: Francois Hippolyte Moreau sculpture
Hi,
Could you please tell me what the value of this statue is, as i have the exact same one.
Thank you & Regards,
Diane Pretorius
South Africa
Re: Francois Hippolyte Moreau sculpture
Pieces like these really require a physical appraisal, they've been widely reproduced since the turn of the 19th century, so age does not always mean they are authentic.