September 2020 Sale

Born into a celebrated sculptor family, French artist Louis Auguste Moreau was best known for his bronze sculptures executed in the Art Nouveau style. Moreau’s works often depicted historical figures, children, women, and cherubs adorned with floral motifs and ornaments. A bronze sculpture from Moreau is highlighted in the upcoming sale, offered by Locati, LLC. The sculpture depicts a seated young girl with a doll in her lap. Her right hand is raised as if she is about to strike the doll.

The Locati September Sale also highlights a botanical print by Basil Besler. A German botanist and apothecary, Besler is best known for his Hortus Eystettensis compilation. In 1613, the Bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria commissioned Besler to compile a codex of the plants growing in his garden. The task took Besler 16 years to complete. The collection is considered one of the most extensive works of botanical literature. Beyond fine art, the event also offers 19^th-century clocks, jewelry, tea caddies, and rugs. View the entire collection and register to bid online on LiveAuctioneers.