After Mathurin Moreau Moorish Juggler French, 19th century, probably cast by Val d'Osne

cast iron, black and polychrome painted. 

In good original condition with some areas redecorated. Light scratches and dents consistent with age.
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The present lot is based on engravings of Statues by Mathurin Moreau, one of the most celebrated sculptors of the 19th century. During the later part the century, Moreau's sculptures were heavily reproduced by the Val d'Osne foundry, established in 1835 by André, and renamed Houille et Cie. in 1867 when taken over by Barbezat. It was later known as the Société Anonyme des Hautes Fourneaux & Fonderies du Val d'Osne and had a shop in Paris at Boulevard Voltaire.