Sculpture - The Fortune , Augustin- Jean Moreau - Vauthier (1831-1893) Bronze

A large and majestic bronze sculpture with a double patina , brown and gold , depicting an allegory of Fortune , symbolizing both wealth and prosperity, by the renowned French sculptor Augustin-Jean Moreau-Vauthier (1831–1893) .
"The Fortune" also known as "The Abundance" , perfectly illustrates the sculptor’s skill in blending allegorical and naturalistic elements .
The female figure is depicted gracefully , standing with her arm raised , holding in her right hand a cornucopia filled with gold coins , an emblematic symbol of prosperity , fertility , material wealth , and nature’s generosity .
In her left hand , she clutches a ship’s wheel , a symbol of her mastery over her own destiny .
Hovering above the wheel , "The Fortune" seems to embody the power to transform luck into a tangible reality .
The wheel here evokes the passage of time and the cycles of fortune .
The woman is draped in flowing garments that seem to billow around her , evoking a sense of movement and lightness .
Her carefully styled hair exudes elegance and striking beauty .
Her serene and expressive face conveys both the benevolence and the power of fortune .
Every element of the work reflects Augustin-Jean Moreau-Vauthier’s technical mastery , as well as his ability to bring abstract concepts to life through his art .
The sculptor’s signature , "MOREAU-VAUTHIER" is engraved on the base , followed by the date the work was created , "1878".
The foundry’s mark , "F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris" , is on the pedestal .
Augustin-Jean Moreau-Vauthier , is part of a lineage of artists who sought to capture the essence of 19th-century social values while exploring innovative sculptural techniques .
"The Fortune" remains a poignant testament to that era , celebrating the beauty associated with prosperity and success .

Height : 85 cm