A French Antique Original Par. Aug. Moreau "Le Message" Lady Statue. I Believe This is Made of Bronze/ Spelter ( c.1834 to 1917). As Shown in Pictures, this Statue is Signed and Stamped with Logo/Emblem. This was Fabricated in Paris as Emblem States. "Le Message" is about a Woman Holding a Bird in one Hand and a Letter in the Other. She is Wearing a Flowy Dress. It looks to me that the Pedalstal is Pewter. This Piece is Patinaed. The Back of her Hand Holding the Letter, Shows a Little Knick on the Tip of Her Baby Finger, Not Noticeable. Statue Shows Wear as for the Age.
Measures Approx: 15" Tall x 4.5" Wide at Base
Auguste Moreau, the third son of sculptor and painter Jean Baptiste Moreau, Auguste initiated himself to sculpture along with his older brother Mathurin. In 1861, he made his debut at the Salon, where he would exhibit regularly until 1913. His subjects were primarily genre scenes, pastorals, and allegories; his style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynasty.
