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Statue Boy with Scythe (Andover)
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I wish to learn more about this statue, who was the artist, where was it cast anything readers can provide.
What would you offer?
GREAT RESPONSE FROM LOCAL COLLECTORS:
Hey Michael. I just saw that you were looking for some information regarding your statue posted on Craigslist. I'm a bit of a collector myself. It's actually not bronze but is made of Spelter (zinc alloy) but some were given a finish to look bronze, some were painted and lacquered. It's a Victorian era French peasant boy reaping the harvest. Looks to me to possibly have been produce by the Moreau Family or his two sons after the father's death. Possible date manufacturing date would fall I believe between 1890-1920. I'll send you a quick pic so you'll see I'm not trolling you as I have a couple Spelter examples in my collection. Hope this helps man.
Also: Louis Auguste Moreau born, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father, Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France.