Hippolyte Francois Moreau - Vase (2) - Regulus

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Two Art Nouveau regulus metal vases by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, dated circa 1850–1900, each 39 cm high and 17 cm in diameter, signed by Francois Moreau and in excellent condition.

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Antique set of 2 Art Nouveau vases created by the sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1926)

The vases depict a woman (nymph or naiad) with attached hair and drapery, integrated into the design with flowers, birds, and insects.

Signed by Francois Moreau

he won medals for his work—large-scale, decorative pieces such as vases and statuettes—at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

Material: regulus metal

Height: 39 cm
Diameter of the largest width: 17 cm
Diameter of basis: 12 cm
Diameter top part: 11 cm

Weight: 3,6 Kg each

Provenance: those 2 vases were in the house of my great great grandparents in North France and have been inherited.

It will be carefully packed and shipped.

Antique set of 2 Art Nouveau vases created by the sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1926)

The vases depict a woman (nymph or naiad) with attached hair and drapery, integrated into the design with flowers, birds, and insects.

Signed by Francois Moreau

he won medals for his work—large-scale, decorative pieces such as vases and statuettes—at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

Material: regulus metal

Height: 39 cm
Diameter of the largest width: 17 cm
Diameter of basis: 12 cm
Diameter top part: 11 cm

Weight: 3,6 Kg each

Provenance: those 2 vases were in the house of my great great grandparents in North France and have been inherited.

It will be carefully packed and shipped.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
3.6 kg
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Regulus
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/ Brand
Hippolyte Francois Moreau
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
39 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Diameter
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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