Pair 19th Century Romantic Spelter Statues by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Pair of 19th Century Romantic Spelter Statues by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) were modeled after the orginal by Auguste Moreau, one of three pre-eminent sculptors of the Belle Epoque in late 19th Century France which includes Hypolite and Mathurin Moreau.  Depicting a young lad and maiden attempting to protect a young bird from the attentions of a cat, it is a charming exhibition of the famed sculptor's ability to capture every day life's events with utter clarity and depth. Patinaed bronze finish completes the wonderful pair.
Circa 1890s
Each measures 13H x 5.5 in diameter