Fireplace garniture Belle Époque – Auguste Moreau – Around 1906
- Dimensions :
- H62 x W10 x D10
- Color :
- grey
- Material :
- bronze
- Style :
- art nouveau
Important fireplace set Belle Époque – Auguste Moreau – Circa 1906. Elegant fireplace set including a clock topped with the famous subject "The Child with the Duck, " attributed to Auguste Moreau, accompanied by two matching decorative vases. The sculpture bears the signature and the mention Copyright 1906. A plaque carries the title "The Child with the Duck – By Aug. Moreau (Gold Medal)." The set has a bronze patina, resting on beautiful bases made of green and black veined marble, enhanced with decorative mounts in gilded metal. A decorative ensemble representative of the artistic production of the Belle Époque, particularly interesting for its sculptural subject and ornamental character. Sold as a three-piece set. Antique condition with patina and signs of use consistent with age. Mechanism needs to be reviewed. Small loss on one of the feet of a vase.