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French Bronze La Source (The Spring) After Auguste Moreau c.1900
REF: LA551498
£4,500
€5,247
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Description
La Source (The Spring), After Auguste Moreau, c. 1900
A Fine French Art Nouveau Bronze Allegory of Purity and Movement
Cast circa 1900 after Auguste Moreau (1834–1917), this graceful French School Art Nouveau bronze perfectly embodies the Belle Époque’s devotion to sensual form, lyrical motion, and natural beauty.
Depicting a young woman modestly turning her head as she gathers a flowing drapery around her body, La Source symbolizes purity, serenity, and renewal — the eternal spirit of the spring. The fluid modelling and softly undulating lines lend the work an effortless sense of life and rhythm, while the interplay of light across its warm patina enhances the sculpture’s tranquil elegance.
Finished in a rich brown-green patina with subtle golden undertones and set on its original black marble base, this bronze stands 43 cm (17 in) tall and weighs 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) — a harmonious balance of grace, poise, and presence.
Artistic Context:-
Firmly rooted in the late 19th-century French School, this work reflects the height of Art Nouveau in Paris, when sculptors such as Auguste Moreau, Désiré Debut, and Louis-Ernest Barrias reinterpreted classical allegory through modern naturalism and fluid design.
The subject of La Source (“The Spring”) — immortalized by Ingres in 1856 — became an enduring emblem of purity, feminine beauty, and harmony with nature. Moreau’s interpretation is notable for its lyrical anatomy, flowing drapery, and serene emotional tone.
Comparable examples were cast by prominent foundries such as the Société des Bronzes de Paris and Siot-Decauville, both renowned for their mastery of the lost-wax technique and refined patinas.
Details:-
Artist: After Auguste Moreau (French School, 1834–1917)
Title: La Source (The Spring)
Date: Circa 1900
Medium: Bronze with brown-green patina on original black marble base
Signature: Unsigned (typical of foundry casts of this model)
Origin: French School, Belle Époque period
Highlights
Timeless Allegory: A luminous portrayal of purity and feminine grace — an enduring Belle Époque ideal.
Authentic French Casting: Genuine early 20th-century bronze with exquisite chasing and harmonious proportions.
Fluid Composition: Drapery and form merge in a seamless expression of movement and serenity.
Collector Appeal: A sought-after subject after Moreau, admired for its romantic refinement and symbolic depth.
Investment Quality: A fine example of French Art Nouveau sculpture, blending decorative beauty with historical significance.
Summary:-
After Auguste Moreau (French School, 1834–1917)
La Source (The Spring), c. 1900
Bronze with brown-green patina on original black marble base
A superb French Art Nouveau bronze cast after Auguste Moreau’s celebrated design — a poetic embodiment of purity, movement, and feminine grace from the golden age of the Belle Époque.
measurements
Height:
43 cm
Width:
14.5 cm
Depth:
11 cm
Weight:
4.7 kg
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the French Bronze La Source (The Spring) After Auguste Moreau c.1900 (LA551498) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1900
condition
Condition original condition with gentle wear consistent with age and careful preservation. The patina is deep and even, displaying a warm brown-green hue with soft golden accents that emphasize the modeling.
With surface rubbing on the shoulder and arm reveals natural bronze highlights — characteristic of genuine age and handling. Minor casting pores and flecks typical of early 20th-century workmanship are visible under close inspection. The marble base exhibits light wear and a few small edge chips, consistent with age. No cracks or repairs. The piece retains its full luster and presents beautifully from every angle.
additional info
Period:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1900
location
This French Bronze La Source (The Spring) After Auguste Moreau c.1900 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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