Lute Player Antique Statue Signed Moreau

A sculpture of a young woman playing the lute is spelter metal, mounted on a marble base, and signed "Hip. Moreau." The dark patina is original from the 1890's and is in very fine condition with just enough wear to be charming.

The natural and graceful pose is beautiful as the musician pauses, her thoughts far away in an intriguing expression.

Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927) was a prominent member of the famous French family of sculptors. Born in Dijon, he worked mostly in Paris, where he won a medal at the Universal Exposition or World's Fair of 1900. His work is found in museums around the world, a statue is on the facade of the Paris city hall or "Hotel de Ville."

This work of art is 13 1/2" tall, the base is 8" wide and 7" deep.

Item # G-S2484