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# Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822–1912) - Andromeda, Bronze Figural Sculpture

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Estimated value

$1,200 - $2,800 

Rarity

Average(4/10) 

Category

[Antiques](/archive/antiques)

Era

Circa 1890-1910 

Origin

🇫🇷 France 

Artist / Creator

Mathurin Moreau 

Authenticity

Moderate (65%) 

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## MATHURIN MOREAU (FRENCH, 1822–1912) - ANDROMEDA, BRONZE FIGURAL SCULPTURE: IDENTIFICATION

A late 19th-century patinated bronze figure of Andromeda, modeled after the academic style of Mathurin Moreau. The figure is depicted nude, chained to a rocky promontory with churning waves at the base, featuring the characteristic serpentine 'S-curve' pose associated with Belle Époque sculpture. The bronze exhibits a deep chocolate brown patina with rubbed highlights on the anatomical peaks, such as the knees and shoulders, suggesting mid-to-late 20th-century handling patterns.

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## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

### Where This Object Echoes

French Academicism 1850-1900 

The idealized female form presented as a mythological subject allowed for accepted nudity in 19th-century bourgeois interiors.

### Ritual & Ceremonial Use

-   • The 'Salon d'Automne' viewing rituals where elite collectors selected models for foundry casting. 

### Meaning Through Time

19th Century 

Symbolized high classical education and artistic refinement.

Modern Era 

Primarily valued for its craftsmanship and the aesthetic of the Belle Époque decorative movement.

## PERIOD & PROVENANCE

Mathurin Moreau was a central figure in the 19th-century French Academy, winning the Second Prix de Rome in 1842 and exhibiting regularly at the Salon from 1848 through the turn of the century. This specific composition draws from the classical myth of Andromeda, a popular subject for French ... 

Mathurin Moreau was a central figure in the 19th-century French Academy, winning the Second Prix de Rome in 1842 and exhibiting regularly at the Salon from 1848 through the turn of the century. This specific composition draws from the classical myth of Andromeda, a popular subject for French 'Editions'—bronze casts produced by commercial foundries like Val d'Osne to meet the high demand of the burgeoning middle-class decorative market circa 1880-1910. 

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## COLLECTOR NOTES

1 

Mathurin Moreau was so influential in French civic design that he served as the mayor of Paris's 19th arrondissement from 1871 until his death in 1912.

2 

Small-scale bronze 'editions' like this were typically cast in multiple sizes, ranging from 15cm table-top versions to 80cm grand salon pieces, to satisfy varying price points in the 19th-century retail market.

## SCARCITY

Average 55-70% 

Common Legendary 

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 18 antiques items at rarity 4 or higher.

### Typical Characteristics

-   Standard antique shop items
-   Regularly available
-   Moderate collector interest

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Moderate (65% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

-   Popular Moreau models were extensively reproduced in the late 20th century in resin-bronze and cold-cast powders
-   Founder's marks (e.g., E. Colin or Val d'Osne) are not clearly visible in provided angles
-   Surface luster is consistent with both period bronzes and high-quality later 20th-century 'Grand Tour' style replicas

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## ANTIQUARIAN'S ASSESSMENT

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

The identification of the artist and model is certain (Moreau's Andromeda), but the lack of signature and founder's mark visibility prevents a 'high' confidence rating regarding its status as a lifetime cast vs. a posthumous edition.

### KEY EVIDENCE

-   1 Pose and composition are identical to documented Moreau Andromeda catalogs. 
-   2 Patina wear is consistent with handled high-relief points on authentic period bronze. 
-   3 The base morphology shows traditional French foundry sand-casting or lost-wax characteristics. 
-   4 Integrated rocky background is a stylistic hallmark of Moreau’s mythological 'chained' series. 

### UNCERTAINTIES

-   • Lack of visible 'Moreau' signature or foundry stamp in the photos. 
-   • The base appears to be bronze-finished but a close-up of the underside is needed to confirm it is not weighted spelter. 

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Take high-resolution photos of the base edge to locate the 'Moreau' signature. 
-   → Inspect the underside of the base; a hollow, unfinished interior with threaded rods is typical of period bronzes. 
-   → Perform a 'scratch test' on the underside of the base—gold/yellow metal indicates bronze, whereas grey/white indicates pewter/spelter. 

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms) 

## CONDITION & GRADE

Excellent/Fine 

### Grading breakdown

The casting retains sharp definition in the hair and drapery folds; the absence of pitting or 'bronze disease' suggests a stable environment and high-quality alloy mix.

### Condition

The patina shows localized thinning on the raised surfaces but remains largely intact. There is minor dust accumulation in the crevices of the 'waves' at the base and no visible structural fractures or signs of professional restoration.

### Weight & feel

Estimated at 8-12 kg; the sculpture appears to be a heavy, thick-walled bronze casting rather than a lightweight spelter or zinc alloy.

## ANTIQUES MARKET VALUATION

$1,200 - $2,800

Updated: May 10, 2026

How we estimate value 

### Who buys this

Academic sculpture collectors and interior designers specializing in late 19th-century European Continental decor.

### What increases value

-   • Confirming a foundry mark from a prestigious house like Val d'Osne or Susse Frères 
-   • Overall height—larger versions (above 60cm) command significantly higher premiums 
-   • Preservation of the original 'medaille' or chocolate patina 

### What lowers value

-   • If the item is determined to be spelter (white metal) rather than bronze, value drops to $300-$600 
-   • Signs of 20th-century 're-patination' which can hide repairs or detract from original feel 

### What makes top-tier examples

-   • Sharply defined facial features and extremities (fingers/toes) 
-   • Uniform, layered patina with minimal green oxidation 
-   • Clear, legible artist signature and foundry mark 

### Grade & condition

Completeness of the original patina, crispness of the casting detail, and lack of structural repairs.

### Rarity & demand

Average Moderate demand Moderate liquidity 

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