Ancient statue in bronze "Melody" after Auguste Moreau – Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau sculpture (late 19th / early 20th century) titled "Melody", created after the famous French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917). This allegorical work in spelter represents a young woman draped in a flowing gown with graceful movement. She holds a stringed musical instrument (mandolin / lute) in one hand and points to the sky with the other, poetically embodying the spirit of music. The top of the musical instrument is broken. Total height 46 cm, base diameter 16 cm, statue height 41 cm.