Patinated bronze figural sculpture, "La Brise (The Breeze)," signed in cast after Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917), late 19th/ early 20th c., shaped plinth with gilt-bronze plaque marked "La Brise, Par Aug. Moreau, Medalle Au Salon," approx 25"h, 13"w, 6.25"d, 25.5lbs

08/19/2026: Please note that I am not an expert on such bronzes, so have taken numerous images for your reference, the sculpture is in sturdy and stable condition, as listed, weighing approx 25.25lbs, the work appears to have age, possibly late 19th/early 20th c., exhibiting tonal variation, patination, some spotting, rubs, surface wear, small nicks and imperfections to edges, particularly noted along drape, there is a small minute stable break to metal on drape (over figures head), see images, all mentioned minor, a UV light examination does not reveal evidence of heavy restoration, only the seams where the piece was joined and some sticker residue remaining on the orb, we did not find a foundry mark on the work

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