A signed Moreau spelter figure, after Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) c1890, large bronzed spelter figure of young male representing 'La Patrie' in a classical heroic stance with billowing girdled drapery, holding his sword high in the air and a shield in the other hand, on a naturalistic base with inscribed signature 'Auguste Moreau' and further stamped 'Fabrication Francaise' to the back, raised upon a circular base bearing the title plaque 'Patrie par Aug. Moreau', height 67.5 cm