Auguste Moreau

Hi everyone,

I was offered this piece of marble, signed ’Aug Moreau'.

I’ve physically examined it, it’s really marble, and the signature looks authentic.

However, I’m confused by the inscription ’1078' that appears next to the signature, I don’t know what it means.

Any help will be grateful and welcome.

Best wishes!

 

Could that be a 'roughly' inscribed 1878???? A Very Cute Cupid!!

 

I am not sure what it means, but the same figure has been reproduced as a decorative garden sculpture.

https://sugarcreekgardens.com/product/garden-statuary/

(The image won't load, but follow the link and look below the bull dog.)

 

what does the bottom look like. I have seen some really nice looking pieces that were composed of "cold cast" marble. They are heavy as the genuine item.

 

Add a bottom's pic.

Thank you very much!!

 

All the air bubbles on the base worry me, usually these appear on castings.
@baltojoe75

 

See if you can see any more of these pits or small bubbles in crevices.

 

I agree @Houseful

 

"1078" might be a serial number... the "0" looks different from the "8".