Lot 377 , Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau (French, 1834-1917). A large patinated bronze, Retour des Hirondelles, height 26.5in.

Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau (French, 1834-1917). A large patinated bronze, 'Retour des Hirondelles', modelled as a seated young maiden with swallows at her feet, on circular base, bearing plaque inscribed 'retour des hirondelles par Aug. Moreau Medaille D'or A l'exposition, signed, height 26.5in.
Estimate £1,200-1,800

Exhibited Paris Salon from 1861

Bronze has an even chocolate brown patination that looks to be later restoration, light golden speckling showing through the patination on the upper section of her skirt, signed in the bronze to the lower right hand side, some very light wear to the edges of the socle, overall this bronze is in good order.


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Sold for £1,600