I think it's a good find

[mart]

Would have to go back and read again,, its been a while since I checked on this !!   But doesn`t matter where Moreau was,, matters where this thing was made !! Of course any production agreements would also come into play along with other things !!

[mart]

Did some checking on this, would like to know the name of the bronze if you have it !!  As of a few months ago the Moreau family was still producing these bronzes !! However he did not keep records on all he created so finding a particular one is a task !!  He has some that are in Public domain so anyone can copy and sell them !! Not sure which his family retained and renewed !!

[fancypants]

I'd fully agree that this bronze is intended to be 'after' Mr. Moreaus' "Two Sisters" , as in the image of a current re-cast/repro (priced @ $1160.95 -retail) .

[ghopper1924]

I'd fully agree that this bronze is intended to be 'after' Mr. Moreaus' "Two Sisters" , as in the image of a current re-cast/repro (priced @ $1160.95 -retail) .

"After?"  Like WAAAAAYYYYY after! Aside from the fact that the two sculptural groups portray two women/sisters, they might as well be by two very different sculptors. They're not even in the same league.

[fancypants]

Yup , hopper !
(as in afterthought)

[mart]

Still not bad if the purchase price was reasonable !!  Might find a foundry mark somewhere on it !!

[fancypants]

I did see a couple of postings on bronze forums , from 2010 , that seemed to be about one just like yours , but with no pics , amiga .

[amiga]

I did see a couple of postings on bronze forums , from 2010 , that seemed to be about one just like yours , but with no pics , amiga .

Can you remember where that forum was so I can look. I am unsure about this item now it came from an estate clearance of a very large estate full of very expensive antiques. I do not know the name of the piece but I paid $200 for it which I believed was a good price lol I scratched under the base and it is a golden colour.

[Ipcress]

Later copy or ' after '

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7365409

Poorly defined hands and hair.

Now look at these two of the same subject

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10346735
Nice deep patina, authentic signature in the base, and look at the underneath of the base.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/sothebys/item/575131
This time it's two tone ( although less contrast than in Amiga's ) but the cupid figure she's holding is made of ivory.

Now look at these two

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3883352


And this " original " which somehow managed to fetch $1,500 in the US.
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9282465

Your figure group isn't worthless, Amiga, just not an original

[KC]

Ipcress, thanks for giving the examples....helps others to understand.

amiga, I like your piece...whether repro or not.  The question is, do you like it?  Did you buy it for resale or for personal likes?

I do agree that it is a modern piece.  For a modern piece....interestin g no foundry mark....

I would take it to someone to differentiate spelter or not.

Also....SIDE NOTE.....Love the BULL part! 

[mart]

As far as 2009 the Moreau family along with others were still producing these !!  And there were several variations of the Two Sisters piece !! Not all are identical !! 

[ghopper1924]

But I would also hazard to guess that none go as far afield as the example in question....

[fancypants]

amiga , the two questions about (what I called 'one just like yours') were unanswered requests for info on the piece , both from 2010 , on the same bronze forum .... many unanswered requests for info on that forum (unlike here !!!) .

Pretty much dead-ends , info/research-wise .

[amiga]

thanks everyone Im still looking for more info if you come across any. you are all wonderful to deal with especially Bull rofl 

[ghopper1924]

Yeah, we get plenty of Bull around here...