Featured Bronze Sculpture of what appears to be 2 children

Good day, haven't posted in some time, but here I am again. I just obtained tyhis bronze and can not make the signature out, although I do not have any knowledge of artist for this type of piece, hopefully I hope some one will recognize either the signature of the type of art it is ?? It seems to be 2 children, it is on a marble base, is wonderfully patinaed, and looks great, no noticeable damage anywhere.
Hope one of you knowledgable people can help or at least lead me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance
Sorry for the multible pics, but it seems that I have been away for to long

 

They're little putti by Auguste Moreau but caveat... He's widely copied.

https://riantiquesmall.com/shop/unc...nch-bronze-marble-putti-cherub-statue-figure/

Debora

 

Debora,
Greatly appreciated, thanks for the information. What is the best way to tell if it a reproduction or not, and if real what era is it from.
Bill

 

His professional dates are 1861-1913 so Victorian into the Edwardian era. If you compare the casting of yours with another of same subject, you may get an idea if a reproduction or not. An original will be sharper and crisper; the reproduction be less defined. You can also do the same thing with Moreau's signature. To my eye, yours is looks like a reproduction but let's see what others say. If you look here, you'll see how widely available reproductions are.

https://worldofbronze.com/bronzestatues/augustemoreau.html

Debora

 

Here's another from French eBay.

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/STATUE-EN-B...192115?hash=item2606675373:g:hO8AAOSwviFbsJEy

Debora

 

You know... Moreau sculptures regularly appear on the Antique Roadshow. You might want to check their website for information.

Debora

 

Patina looks off to me, not too old methinks

 

Agree.

Debora

 

I think this comparison is pretty definitive.

Debora

 

And here is the signature that was on the sculpture that @Debora posted in the link she posted.......​

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Definitive too.

Debora

 

second one from ebay is a knock-off as well. it's what the French call "bronze jaune" (yellow bronze).

 

Thank you, Fid.

Debora

 

Thanks all for all the good information,
thankfully I spent very little on this piece.
Bill