Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912)
Sale 2040 - European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Jul 16, 2024
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$5,000
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Sold for $2,540
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Lot Description
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912)
Genius and Science, circa 1890
bronze
signed Math. Moreau to base; impressed with Société des Bronzes de Paris seal and numbered J.P 5191 to reverse
Height 35 x diameter of base 11 inches.
bronze
signed Math. Moreau to base; impressed with Société des Bronzes de Paris seal and numbered J.P 5191 to reverse
Height 35 x diameter of base 11 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Provenance:
Galeries Roger Hassan and Fils, Paris, 2010
Condition Report
In overall good, stable, attractive, ready-to-place condition. Having a fairly even, original, dark-brown patina throughout. A small area of rubbing to patina on female figures cheek. Small surface scratch to back of male figure's neck and on base near female figure's foot. A small surface nick to female figures shin, does not detract from overall aesthetic unless viewed closely. No other significant condition issues noted. Additional images available upon request.
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